fruits 1 of 2

Definition of fruitsnext
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
Each one is made using farm-fresh ingredients, including herbs, vegetables, fruits, olive oil, honey, and eggs grown on the hotel’s very own land, plus homemade breads, pastas, and pastries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026 Adding two delicious, accessible fruits to your routine may help support how your blood vessels expand and contract. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026 Those who qualify receive a card similar to a debit card, which can be used at grocery stores to buy items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, milk, plants, and garden seeds. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 The fruits of their labor are then showcased in the spring exhibition. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Choose Your Produce To prep an array of fruits and vegetables, from red strawberries to golden or violet beets and the shades in between, start by sourcing your ingredients. Lisa Butterworth, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 Time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Vinegar, which became widely available during this era, was used alongside salt brines to preserve vegetables, fruits, and fish. Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 Choosing the cleanest produce People should still eat plenty of fresh produce with their meals, the report says, but switching to organic fruits and vegetables can reduce intake of these harmful chemicals. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
Noun
  • The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.
    Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Brands with an authentic connection to Bessette-Kennedy, including some New York City small businesses, experienced unprecedented surges in consumer demands for products touted as her staples.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
  • PCMag editors select and review products independently.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.
    Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
    USA Today staff, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
  • While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.
    Anil Oza, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Financial markets have focused on the ultimate path of inflation throughout the five-week war, and a decline in bond yields on March 31 may have helped stocks find their footing.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Challenges are temporary obstacles with clear pathways forward; traps are situations where more effort yields diminishing or negative returns.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

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