fruit 1 of 2

noun

ˈfrüt How to pronounce fruit (audio)
Definition of fruitnext
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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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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fruit

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verb

as in to flower

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Recent Examples of fruit
Noun
In the opening pages, Molly, an extrovert to Anna’s introvert, has bought strawberries from a fruit hawker. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Today, crews enjoy a wide variety of foods, including tortillas, spicy shrimp cocktails, rehydratable macaroni and cheese, and occasional treats such as brownies, cookies and fresh fruit delivered by cargo spacecraft. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fort Collins Nursery sells citrus in an eight-inch pot — their smallest fruiting size — and yields will only continue to increase with time. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 June 2026 Pruning helps the plant focus its energy on fruiting for better fruit quality, manages plant size, and provides better air flow around the plant. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fruit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruit
  1. outcome
  2. production
  3. offspring
  4. flower
  5. resultant
  6. product
  7. seed
  8. bloom
Noun
  • Gunther took the decision in a match built to protect both men, which is the outcome WWE needed if Aldis is going back behind the desk with his in-ring credibility intact.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • The plan includes the elimination of tunnels, arms stockpiles and weapons production facilities, the diplomat said, adding that by the end of the process there would be no remaining militant infrastructure in Gaza.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The non-profit theater, which already runs on tight margins, creates immersive hands-on productions designed for young people and their families.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of production
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  • His predecessor, Gino, fathered 14 offspring across multiple states over his lifetime, according to Disney.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • And to have another female voice that isn’t my offspring doing it would’ve been pointless.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
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  • From environmental factors to watering and fertilizing regimens, here are some of the most common reasons why crepe myrtles don’t flower and what to do about it.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • These varieties flower and ripen fruits fastest — from seed or seedling to harvest.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of flower
Noun
  • These occur when white dwarfs overfeed on companions and are completely destroyed by the resultant explosion.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • In the human body, thick bones absorb the most X-rays, and appear white on the resultant image.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of resultant
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  • Zuckerberg’s vision is one where personal superintelligence becomes a consumer product, as available and varied as smartphones.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • For people with privacy concerns, Wachter notes that some companies that provide electronic medical records like Epic, the maker of MyChart, offer their own AI products.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of product
Noun
  • That group and its partners propogated about 5,000 spider lily seeds in the Great Falls area last year.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The magic is the schug (a vibrant blend of spicy Italian long peppers, garlic and herbs) and tomato seeds that add an acidic kick.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of seed
Verb
  • Grandma’s white cardigan bloomed like a daisy against the green.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For a blooming vine, try the bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae, with its white and red flowers.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
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