as in disaster
something that has failed
the used car he bought turned out to be a lemon, and he soon had trouble starting the thing
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Recent Examples of lemon
Like vinegar, lemon juice is an acidic ingredient that easily cuts through grease and grime, Balaban explains.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
At least 20 different types of pies are baked every day, from banana cream to coconut cream, from lemon meringue to mocha cappuccino.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Charbroiled Chicken Breast – lemon pepper, Cajun, BBQ, or original – offers a cleaner, protein-forward option.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Strain either off ice into a cocktail glass, or onto fresh ice into a rocks glass, and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
At least 20 different types of pies are baked every day, from banana cream to coconut cream, from lemon meringue to mocha cappuccino.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Charbroiled Chicken Breast – lemon pepper, Cajun, BBQ, or original – offers a cleaner, protein-forward option.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Strain either off ice into a cocktail glass, or onto fresh ice into a rocks glass, and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemon
Noun
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Such lack of vision — or ample self-delusion — propelled Americans to disaster in Iraq, even with some competent advisers in the White House.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Survivors are at risk of infections and organ or respiratory failure, even if their burns are small.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The busts led to the arrest of eight suspects on state and federal charges, including one who was on the National Terrorist Watch List, authorities said.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Because the Chiefs had a surplus of picks to make up for the busts and the semi-busts.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The loss was the latest in a frustrating season for the Rebels, losers of seven games by seven points or less after reaching the Sweet 16 in last season’s NCAA Tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stocks of airlines, including American Airlines, United and Delta, were some of Monday's biggest losers on Wall Street, and shares of all three slipped about 3% in Tuesday's premarket trading.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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But economists expressed disappointment over the government’s limited stimulus.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Planners and floral designers, for example, note that photos produced by AI can often lead to disappointment for their clients.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Annual flowers and edible greens can both be direct sown outdoors after last frost.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because corn is extremely cold-sensitive, check the forecast for unexpected frosts before planting.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Harris has promised moderation and a focus on the district's problems, contrasting himself with Greene's bomb-throwing style.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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One bomb was thrown, but never detonated.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Lemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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