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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities
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as in products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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Recent Examples of fruits
Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Tender cake, really nice cream…lots of fresh fruits.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Don't buy pre-cut produce Especially with fresh produce reaching higher prices, Bodge said to avoid pre-cut fruits and vegetables and instead purchase the ingredients whole and prepare them at home.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Store fruits and vegetables in airtight containers or refrigerate them to prevent attracting fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
That sounds like a lot, but remember that's not just fruits and vegetables.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Grow fruits and vegetables, that is.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Fiber – a type of carb that our bodies are unable to digest – is prevalent in foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 13 May 2026
Noun
From fruits and vegetables to culinary flowers, these plants don't need full sun to yield a bountiful harvest.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Tender cake, really nice cream…lots of fresh fruits.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Don't buy pre-cut produce Especially with fresh produce reaching higher prices, Bodge said to avoid pre-cut fruits and vegetables and instead purchase the ingredients whole and prepare them at home.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Which masticating juicer is Cold press juicers slowly crush and press fruits and vegetables, producing a high yield of juice that tastes great and retains the bulk of its nutrients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Store fruits and vegetables in airtight containers or refrigerate them to prevent attracting fruit flies.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
That sounds like a lot, but remember that's not just fruits and vegetables.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Grow fruits and vegetables, that is.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Fiber – a type of carb that our bodies are unable to digest – is prevalent in foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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There are only full-size bath products in the rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The act also would have shifted oversight of safety and testing from the Marijuana Enforcement Division to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and funded a program in which regulators would randomly collect marijuana products from dispensaries to test them for contaminants.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, as team sources told The Athletic, those results weren’t good enough.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The sample was just six young men, so results may vary, but the underlying biology is well-established.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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To fill the void left by streamers, Nigeria is attracting new productions and investment through tax incentives and industry reforms.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Panelists will discuss tax credits, regional rebates, financing tools, grants, and the statewide support systems available to productions at every scale.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date in biodegradable pots to avoid disturbing roots when transplating outside.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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