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 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 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 Heavy garlic and spices can seep into sweat, so the brand recommends fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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 And unlike the Mediterranean and other plant-forward diets, keto doesn’t emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which are important parts of a healthy diet. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 28 Sep. 2026 Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management Apples and pears are both very nutritious fruits that can fit into diets requiring extra attention to blood sugar. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
  1. outcomes
  2. products
  3. flowers
  4. results
  5. productions
  6. seeds
  7. consequences
  8. yields
Noun
  • Its system records visual observations, depth information, robot motion, contact signals, human corrections, and task outcomes, creating data that can be used to improve its AI models.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The real winners are focused on whether the tools are actually improving business outcomes, starting with the customer and working backwards to identify where the tech can make the biggest impact.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • While some American buyers--particularly the well-off--were lured into purchasing EVs thanks to federal and state handouts, most drivers resisted such products out of fears regarding long charging times and limited battery range.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 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
  • But the latest release — though unlikely to materially affect the results of the upcoming election — once again concentrates attention on Tinubu’s time in the US.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Boosted by Heated Rivalry, Crave recorded just over 5 million subs in Bell’s most recent results, and is eyeing 6 million by end of 2028, but Cohan is thinking beyond that.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The hope, said KOFIC’s Han, was that the mingling over champagne and canapés might lead to future co-productions and partnerships.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, Congress introduced the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, designed to lure productions back to the states via a 20% federal tax credit on domestic labor costs.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 7 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 Cornell 7 lawsuit refers to the legal document filed by an unnamed Cornell University student who accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and faced no legal consequences.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But since that process can take years, those decisions can still have important real-world consequences.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Experts are voicing concerns over the vicious cycle of rising debt and higher yields.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The national debt recently hit $40 trillion, a psychological milestone that has caused a run-up in bond yields.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of yields

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“Fruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruits. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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