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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fruit
as in flowers

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Recent Examples of fruits
Noun
These potassium-rich fruits can help support healthy blood pressure and may even help lower it over time. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 Sweet, juicy, ripe fruits make July and August a bit easier to bear. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The floral and warm forest floor aromatics complemented the tangy red, blue and black fruits, among them damson plum, through which runs a vein of Herbs de Provence. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 That means Team Norway has still been getting lots of food like fruits, vegetables, grains and other meats from local American sources. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Potatoes and green beans snipped by Stover that morning complete the entrée, which is followed by slices of Kitschen Bakery pie filled with fruits sourced from nearby farms. — Midwest Living, 6 July 2026 There is considerable overlap with the Mediterranean diet, which also emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil and other healthy fats. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Additional ways to protect yourself against cyclosporiasis include making sure fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed before consumption by using clean, running water and a clean produce brush. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits
  1. outcomes
  2. products
  3. flowers
  4. results
  5. productions
  6. seeds
  7. consequences
  8. yields
Noun
  • Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline.
    — Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • As her business has expanded, her products are now available at Terrain, Joan’s on Third and the MoMA Design Store in addition to her website.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 July 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
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • On average, each crew member working in the last eight years have worked on 22 productions.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of productions
Verb
  • Or did a galaxy start to coalesce first, and stars and gas clouds inside it collapsed into the supermassive black hole seeds?
    — Mary Ogborn, The Conversation, 25 June 2026
  • Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Definition of seeds
Noun
  • The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
    — Venkata Ramya Ganti, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • Smith reiterated some of the company’s goals outlined in August aimed at improving the company’s yields and margins.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
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