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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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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
Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Fresh fruit, chocolate, or maybe assorted cheeses instead?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Goronson notes that peach trees fruit reliably and quickly when planted in the right conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The main structure is built on a daily intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean protein.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Fresh fruit, chocolate, or maybe assorted cheeses instead?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
To keep the plants tidy and encourage new growth, regularly remove old leaves after fruiting.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Goronson notes that peach trees fruit reliably and quickly when planted in the right conditions.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
Noun
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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While most of the people who work in the system really do want to help families, research shows that except in very rare circumstances, children have better outcomes with family members than in foster care.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The contract modification ensures that the production of the jet engines will remain at the company’s Connecticut locations, according to Larson.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In October 2024, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and their two youngest offspring returned to China.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her offspring hatch the next year.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grown for its striking foliage, purple spiderwort provides a stunning accent to flowering annuals in mixed containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Overcrowding can inhibit or delay flowering.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The resultant panic attack lands her back in the psychiatrist’s office.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Did Trump not realize what Iran’s reaction would be to being attacked — closing the Strait of Hormuz and a resultant global economic impact?—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On homelessness, McCann took ownership of the city’s current strategy, citing the creation of the Homeless Outreach Team, the opening of a transitional shelter called the Chula Vista Village at Otay and the encampment ban as products of his leadership.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant became the seed of what is now, 40 years later, the California Surf Museum on Pier View Way in Oceanside.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Big West regular-season champion Hawaii, which beat Long Beach on its home court twice in the regular season, and MIVA champion Ball State (25-4) appear to be locks for the other top-four seeds.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Verbena is a butterfly favorite, blooming in a range of colors including cool blues and purples, sunny yellow, and rose to red hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The flowers are finally blooming.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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