Synonyms for Prunes:
n.
•fruits (noun)Plums, casabas melons, olives, Melons, figs, nectarines, limes, pomegranates, citrons, guavas, Apricots, Pears, kumquats, currants, Blueberries, raspberries, Berries, Cantaloupes, lemons, blackberries, Mangoes, Grapes, apples, Fruits, quinces, strawberries, grapefruits, papayas, tamarinds, Cherries, oranges, passion fruits, tangerines, avocados, Gooseberries, bananas, loganberries, Peaches, watermelons, dates, Raisins, pineapples, Cranberries.
v.
•diminishes (verb)compresses, condenses, Culls, abbreviates, decrements, compacts, shaves, crops, deflates, shrinks, decreases, drains, concentrates, depletes, bobs, Clips, abridges, shortens, truncates, lessens, lightens, reduces, shears, erodes, downgrades, trims, pares, curtails, tapers, minimizes, nips, dwindles, diminishes, weeds, contracts.
•subtracts (verb)
deducts, cuts, depreciates, deletes, subtracts, discounts, elides, lowers, docks.
Usage examples for prunes
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Or put the prunes in a tightly covered pan and place in the fireless cooker for several hours. – School and Home Cooking by Carlotta C. Greer
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It prunes her pomp, perchance ploughs up the root. – Colloquies on Society by Robert Southey
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For instance, he did not open a can of fruit until the prunes were gone. – The Ranch at the Wolverine by B. M. Bower