as in disasters
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 lemons
Off Viti Levu’s southern coast, in Beqa Lagoon, divers marvel at the sight of tiger sharks, nurse sharks, bull sharks, lemons, and more.
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
After all, when life gives you lemons—bejewel them.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Store lemons in the crisper section of your fridge to maximize freshness.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
For example, for -196, Suntory uses a freeze crush process in which whole fruits - lemons, strawberries, etc - are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Black culture has always made lemonade from its lemons.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
After all, when life gives you lemons—bejewel them.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Store lemons in the crisper section of your fridge to maximize freshness.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
For example, for -196, Suntory uses a freeze crush process in which whole fruits - lemons, strawberries, etc - are frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees Celsius.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Black culture has always made lemonade from its lemons.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
Noun
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Some BDCs are dividend machines, others are disasters.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some contend mythologising such events does a disservice to those who lost their lives in maritime disasters.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every moment the Senate waits to confirm Antoni to overhaul the systemic failures of the BLS is one that risks the stability of global finance and American wealth.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At first, drones were used to scout and drop makeshift bombs onto enemy troops’ heads.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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While IPAs remain hugely popular, stomach-turning bitter bombs fell out of fashion.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reeve was able to rebuild a championship-level contender around Collier, an MVP contender this season, and a group of veteran players who aren’t likely to someday have busts next to Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Leaving the three representatives, Quent, and even Demerzel absolutely shaken to their core, Dusk visits the hall of holographic busts of Cleons’ past.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the probe unfolded, Kelly Dever was one of several low-rent Canton losers who couldn’t keep their stories straight when questioned by the feds.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The houseguests then voted between the two comp losers, and when Julie announced the results, Will was evicted by a vote of 3-2 and became the season’s second jury member.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Families that embrace this mindset see setbacks not as catastrophes but as tuition.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This includes reblooming types of azaleas like Encore because pruning them in September will encourage tender new growth that can be damaged by frosts or winter weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Earlier springs and later frosts are extending mosquito season, and warmer temperatures are making mosquitoes reproduce faster.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Lemons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemons. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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