fruits 1 of 2

noun

plural of fruit
1
as in outcomes
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 products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development

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fruits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fruit
as in flowers

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Recent Examples of fruits
Noun
The produce department features tropical fruits such as jackfruit, dragon fruit, mangoes, sweet tamarind and durian, alongside a large selection of Asian vegetables and a wide variety of mushrooms that can compete with any local farmer’s market. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Teaching teams how to win, planting seeds of a healthy culture and seeing the fruits of that laborious efforts, is far more important than picking at the top of any draft. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 The usual bleary nausea of such early rises is absent, shooed away by sobriety, exercises, and fruits and vegetables. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 How to Cut Down on Body Odor Palinski-Wade suggested cutting sulfur-rich foods, trimming red meat and very spicy meals while drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables, a shift that lines up with everyday healthy eating goals. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 First, rethink your plate, since heavy garlic or spice can sneak into sweat, while fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables keep perspiration less dramatic. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The fruits of their effort is now available for purchase online and in stores (a deluxe edition featuring an exclusive retro Trapper Keeper-style slipcase is available for purchase at Z2’s website). — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Eating seasonally, consuming specific vegetables and fruits during their growing and harvesting times, brings benefits beyond taste. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026 Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
  1. outcomes
  2. products
  3. flowers
  4. results
  5. productions
  6. seeds
  7. consequences
  8. yields
Noun
  • Patient advocates and clinicians say the recent advancements in treatment could mark the beginning of a new era in sickle cell care, one that may free thousands from recurrent episodes of debilitating pain and improve long-term health outcomes.
    — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the best wellness outcomes come with a cost to short-term revenue.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Last year, an investigation by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union found that shoppers on Instacart were shown different prices for identical products at the same stores.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of products
Verb
  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of flowers
Noun
  • Once a company selects a preferred motor approach, researchers can transition the results into Motor AI to generate detailed design configurations and engineering specifications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Toho posted its best-ever results at the Japanese box office.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • As a producer, her work has contributed to Emmy-, Peabody-, and Webby Award-winning productions.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Capton also said Mediawan intends to bring Reese’s Book Club internationally, including through potential productions in France and elsewhere in Europe.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of productions
Verb
  • Start seeds indoors four to eight weeks before the last frost, or sow directly at the soil surface after the last frost.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Definition of seeds
Noun
  • The consequences of these choices for American industry, workers, and labor market will be much larger than the – also important – pathways for entry level college graduates.
    — Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Inclusion on the list could also presage a Section 301 investigation that could lead to legal consequences or restrictive import controls on the devices.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Earlier this month, 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest levels since 2002.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, France’s looming debt has sent bond yields to the highest levels in 24 years, flashing warning signs not seen since the eurozone debt crisis in 2011.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of yields

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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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