fruits 1 of 2

plural of fruit

fruits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fruit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fruits
Noun
Everyday essentials including fruits and vegetables have gotten 5-8% more expensive, according to Bhaju. Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 Rather than eating them plain, Ellick recommends toppings like nut butter, cottage cheese, hummus, avocado, fruits, and vegetables to make rice cakes more satisfying while slowing digestion. Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026 Jill Hussels, a Vermont dietitian, told The Guardian that a mix of fruits, vegetables, dairy and quality protein covers most people’s electrolyte needs. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 The first fruits of the collaboration between Koons, his first with a watch company, and Hublot will debut in New York City in mid-September. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Fresh juices are served in glass jars and the pastries are top notch, all made with local fruits. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Maintaining a healthy body weight for you and following a diet consisting of whole foods, such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats, can provide nutrients that support liver health. Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026 Kozlov is grateful that audiences can finally see the fruits of his nearly two decades of labor and to immerse themselves in what made Valentino so special to so many. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Its rotten fruits are evident in the current affordability crisis, weaponization of government against personal enemies, and an unwinnable conflict in Iran. Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
Noun
  • Yet relatively few families—in Asia or elsewhere—report outcomes, or how things changed because of what an organizatrion did.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The questions districts should be asking when crafting their guidelines should focus on how AI can play a role in learning outcomes, said Chris Agnew, director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals.
    Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Canada stands as the second-largest export market for US agricultural products, with US agricultural exports to Canada surpassing 28 billion dollars in 2025.
    , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers discuss results, challenge assumptions, simplify arguments, and connect discoveries with earlier work.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Data center construction is increasing the competition for skilled workers able to deliver such large projects, impacting other developments and employers, according to new survey results from the Associated General Contractors of America.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • SkyAd is a more modest spinoff that makes drone advertising accessible, using hundreds of drones versus the thousands employed in full-scale productions.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Seeprae says the country’s cash rebate program has drawn in upward of 100 foreign productions to date, funneling more than THB20 billion ($608 million) toward Thai crews and local economies.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Start seeds indoors four to eight weeks before the last frost, or sow directly at the soil surface after the last frost.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Without criminal consequences, operators who profit from desecrating the dead have nothing to fear.
    Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the system isn’t perfect, and its errors can lead to harrowing consequences.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Higher Treasury yields put more pressure on companies to grow their profits in order to lift their stock prices.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The problem is that bond yields are going up, as bond investors expect higher inflation ahead, and stocks don’t seem to have noticed.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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