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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
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
The experiment consists of a small box of substrate (the equivalent of plant soil for growing mushrooms) and mycelium (the root-like structure of the fungus), which scientists hope will fruit into oyster mushrooms while traveling hundreds of miles above Earth’s surface.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a hormone called thyroxine can create swarms of tadpoles incapable of their usual metamorphosis into adult amphibians.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The larger portion of the mask is formulated with NAD+, a coenzyme that supports collagen production and soothes antioxidative stress, and the lower chin piece puts polylactic acid to work in each little microfiber of the mask to lift, firm, and improve texture and tone evenness.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Part of the reason is biological: sharks tend to grow slowly, reproduce late, and have few offspring, so even moderate fishing pressure can push populations into decline.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Any future Bill Belichick offspring would be younger than his 6 current grandchildren.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 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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At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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One major caveat with this dataset is that the numbers are not equivalent to the actual percentages of product that is made in those locations.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Friday night’s 123-114 overtime play-in victory in Atlanta, on top of Wednesday’s impressive must-win in Chicago, has saved a sinking season and sent Miami into the NBA playoffs proper, as a No. 8 seed facing No. 1 Cleveland in Game 1 Sunday in Ohio.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Lakers enter the postseason this year as the No. 3 seed, and the team has Pelinka's fingerprints all over it.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But remember, don't spray when the trees are blooming because neem oil is toxic to bees.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Walking through the rows of blooming tulips on this 300-acre farm is like being enveloped in a kaleidoscope of spring colors.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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