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as in outcome
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 production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
according to the Bible, God promised Abraham that the fruit of his loins would someday become a great nation
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Recent Examples of fruit
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Molds also have the ability to spread high into nearby surfaces before fruiting, dying and releasing a stench.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Verb
When fruiting, these trees attract cardinals, robins, waxwings, and many other songbirds.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Molds also have the ability to spread high into nearby surfaces before fruiting, dying and releasing a stench.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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Most importantly, focus on outcomes by providing actionable feedback and discussing steps for improvement.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The vote was 217-215, with a single Republican and all Democrats opposed, and the outcome was in jeopardy until the gavel.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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To meet the surge in demand, the company has ramped up and expedited its orders of ingredients and packaging materials in addition to scheduling extra days of production.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the production industry was hurt by the Hollywood strikes in 2023, because most of the spending comes from the United States.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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As a result, half the offspring of each breeding pair will inherit the supergene, and half will not.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time, Congress did not debate whether offspring of people in the country illegally were guaranteed citizenship.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Plants flower profusely in mid-summer, with tiny pink to purple blooms covering the ground.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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The style of the shoes was frequently misaligned with the gender of the celebrity—Judy Garland, for example, was represented by a male cowboy boot with a feather and foil crest, while Truman Capote was awarded a woman’s shoe decorated with flowering vines.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas News,
29 June 2023
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Eager players were able to check the server status for Fortnite and other Epic Games products at status.epicgames.com.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The key for using this method safely and properly is to choose a product that won't damage the material of your cabinets, and to test a small amount first before using it on larger areas.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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East Catholic is the top seed and will host Lewis Mills; Southington is the second seed and host face No. 15 South Windsor and Northwest Catholic is the No. 3 seed and will host No. 14 Newington.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton received the No. 1 seed for the City Section Open Division playoffs over defending champion Birmingham.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Come springtime in Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden bursts into vivid color, as cherry trees bloom alongside tulips.—
Alina Polishuk,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
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The annual wildflower blooming starting around mid-June is one of the best times to visit the area.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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