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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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
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
Just fill an empty spray bottle with diluted vinegar and spritz your produce (salad stuff, fruits, etc.) then rinse in regular water before serving.
—Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 3 July 2017
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
The squeeze bottle was Benin’s one non-negotiable when fruiting a branding strategy with Gander.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Fruits and vegetables are easy, but whole grains can be confusing.
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Most renovation pruning calls for removing the entire branch rather than clipping off a portion because the latter encourages vigorous new growth that crowds the canopy, looks unsightly, and reduces flowering and fruiting.
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The DeepMind team, led by company co-founder Shane Legg, categorized the negative AGI outcomes as misuse, misalignment, mistakes, and structural risks.—
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The Positive Impact • Visibility: Knowing your presence early sets you apart as someone who has done the pre-work and is invested in the meeting’s outcome.—
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There are now more than 100 stunt professionals who are currently members of the Academy’s production and technology branch.—
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According to researchers, removing a single gene that controls production of a hormone called thyroxine can create swarms of tadpoles incapable of their usual metamorphosis into adult amphibians.—
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Part of the reason is biological: sharks tend to grow slowly, reproduce late, and have few offspring, so even moderate fishing pressure can push populations into decline.—
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Any future Bill Belichick offspring would be younger than his 6 current grandchildren.—
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
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At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations.—
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One major caveat with this dataset is that the numbers are not equivalent to the actual percentages of product that is made in those locations.—
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In the morning, Lochlan makes a protein shake without washing out the poisonous seeds in the container.—
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Casa performs annual stress tests on seed phrase backups.—
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Optimism bloomed in the media business after Donald Trump was elected last November.—
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
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“Fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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