FRUITS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

fruits 1 of 2

noun

plural of fruit

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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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

Maeve Enright of Chaminade is seeing the fruits of her labor. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The vibe is of a cheerful — very upscale — Parisian market that’s centered around a section of fruits and vegetables displayed like in a museum. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 As the fruits ripen, the starch turns into simple sugars, increasing their GI. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026 Unlike fruit juice, smoothies made with whole fruits retain much of the fiber that supports digestive health. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 Other Ways to Relieve Constipation Eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, especially from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Large amounts of veggies or fruits can easily spoil before smaller households can use them all, erasing any savings. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Strawberries might seem relatively easy to grow compared with some other fruits, but getting a good harvest always depends on multiple factors. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Antioxidants — typically found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds — can prevent cell damage. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruits

Noun

Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
This evolved into The ROS1ders, a global group of patients and caregivers that seeks to improve outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers through community, education, and research.

— STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcomes

Noun

There are no dates on the food products in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The original plan changed because of substantial delays caused by global conflicts and suppliers redirecting their resources towards military products, including drones and missiles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of products

Noun

At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of results

Noun

The new record is the closest that the two have come to infusing their distinctive DJing style into their original productions.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Rachael Labes, manager, acquisitions & productions for IFC’s Shudder, said horror films embracing comedy had also opened up new audiences.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of productions

Verb

Applesauce still contains some soluble fiber in the form of pectin, making applesauce with chia seeds a good soluble fiber source.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of seeds

Noun

One woman went to police, but the brothers appear to have faced no consequences.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
The hopeful part is the part where the people who are dealing with the consequences of that look toward their community, look toward their friends, look toward the people around them for support, for help, for unity—all of those sorts of things.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequences

Noun

With that in mind, the overarching theme around the Fed on Wednesday and the PCE on Thursday is how these updates impact bond yields and expectations around future policy decisions.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
And those rates — paired with high government spending and concerns over mounting deficits — have pressured the bond market, pushing 10-year Treasury yields to levels not seen since the early 2000s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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