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
The guests, influenced by a secondhand spirit of festivity, ordered a round of Melonades, a refreshing, bittersweet concoction of vodka, lemon, and cantaloupe, topped with a heap of crushed ice.
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Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Here, classic lemon bars call upon the brute strength of two whole lemons to embolden the custard with a Lemonhead-like flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Place basil, mayonnaise, lemon zest, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a food processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit slices are one of the most common additions to plain water.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Here, classic lemon bars call upon the brute strength of two whole lemons to embolden the custard with a Lemonhead-like flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Place basil, mayonnaise, lemon zest, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a food processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit slices are one of the most common additions to plain water.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemon
Noun
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In the aftermath of the BAFTA Film Awards, the BBC created a new set of protocols, which now need to be unleashed without a hitch as the public broadcaster bids to avoid a repeat of the disaster.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The United Nations estimates that, all told, thousands of people have died or will die as a result of the disaster.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riding through the bust Trek’s current headwinds are real.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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During a stock market bust, Turner’s net worth went from nearly $10 billion to about $2 billion in two-and-a-half years.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The two first-round quarterbacks drafted in his tenure, Ryan Tannehill and Tua Tagovailoa, promised hope but ultimately delivered disappointment.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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My trusty old Farmer’s Almanac tells me May 4 is the average date for a spring frost along the Lake Michigan shoreline; in interior Lake County, such as in Lake Villa, on average, April 30.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Thursday will feature another chilly start, with frost and freeze risk overnight.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Jimmy’s connection with Tariq, who is missing a leg due to a bomb that also scarred his mother’s face, is rooted in his brotherly love for his father Khalil, Jimmy’s translator, who was killed because of his work with the Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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During a search of Beran A’s property, authorities found bomb-making equipment, per the BBC.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Lemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemon. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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