1
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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2
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
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
First, most fig plants do not fruit the first season after planting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 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 squeeze bottle was Benin’s one non-negotiable when fruiting a branding strategy with Gander.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
First, most fig plants do not fruit the first season after planting.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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The articles require a two-thirds majority vote, an outcome considered highly unlikely given the slim Republican majority and the need for significant Democratic support.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Legend, who shares his kids with wife Chrissy Teigen, shared that his daughter Luna, 8, has a major role in her school's production of The Lion King.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Englebright says Donaldson, coming off his Prime Video competition series Beast Games, represents a model for how production will work in the future.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Driven by instinct, some species have developed effective yet bizarre ways to ensure their offspring have the best chance of survival.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Johnson allegedly bred dogs that had won fights in order to create offspring with traits suitable for dog fighting.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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That growth has been driven by product innovation, fulfillment efficiency, and sheer scale.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Razorbacks face No. 3 seed Texas Tech Thursday night in San Francisco.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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On Saturday, the No. 5 seed Wolverines rallied for a 91-79 win against No. 4 seed Texas A&M to punch a ticket to the Sweet 16 in Atlanta.—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The plants are just 6 inches tall and bloom in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The narrative seeds might be collected in one decade and only bloom in the next when the right combination of cultural context and creative framework aligns.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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