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
One hand adorned with tiny lemons, the other with bright strawberries, together, the fruity manicure feels effortlessly playful.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This vibrant, refreshing lemonade blends fresh strawberries and whole lemons with sugar and water for a fuss-free, hands-off recipe that's a breeze to throw together for a crowd.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The grocer is simultaneously kicking off strawberry season and making the most of fresh spring lemons before their peak season ends.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Just like De Leon, every worker will face a rejection or letdown at some point in their professional lives—but some are turning lemons into lemonade.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 May 2026
At times there have been as many as a half dozen lemons chewed at different levels of the tree.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Thankfully, a handful of citrus trees, including lemons, limes, and mandarins, can thrive in containers.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Guests can take an organic garden tour to learn about the plants and produce grown here, including Vietnamese lemons, pandan, passion fruit, mangoes, papayas, bananas, and 10 types of chili peppers from Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Made from 500 organic eggs, 200 lemons and 150 fresh flowers, their lemon sponge cake was drizzled with elderflower syrup and topped with an Amalfi lemon curd.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This vibrant, refreshing lemonade blends fresh strawberries and whole lemons with sugar and water for a fuss-free, hands-off recipe that's a breeze to throw together for a crowd.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The grocer is simultaneously kicking off strawberry season and making the most of fresh spring lemons before their peak season ends.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Just like De Leon, every worker will face a rejection or letdown at some point in their professional lives—but some are turning lemons into lemonade.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 May 2026
At times there have been as many as a half dozen lemons chewed at different levels of the tree.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Thankfully, a handful of citrus trees, including lemons, limes, and mandarins, can thrive in containers.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Guests can take an organic garden tour to learn about the plants and produce grown here, including Vietnamese lemons, pandan, passion fruit, mangoes, papayas, bananas, and 10 types of chili peppers from Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Made from 500 organic eggs, 200 lemons and 150 fresh flowers, their lemon sponge cake was drizzled with elderflower syrup and topped with an Amalfi lemon curd.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
Noun
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For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The third challenge is time pressure, especially in areas recovering from disasters.—
Cyril PETIT,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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That’s been one of the main disappointments of this season.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Her compelling personal perspective on 40-plus years of post-Revolutionary Iran provides a chronicle of great hopes and even greater disappointments.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Canepa has accused Irizarry of running a toxic workplace and argued that a recent $20 million property tax refund settlement with Genentech highlights the department’s failures.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Investigators examined whether the accident was caused by anchoring failures or equipment malfunction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Universal spent far more than usual to guarantee the security of screenings, assuming responsibility for damages, hiring guards to escort every print of the film, and sweeping movie theatres for bombs.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Several hours later, troopers, including some on horseback, deployed heavy riot control tactics, including noise bombs, tear gas grenades, pepper spray and riot shields in an attempt to disperse the mob.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The Trojans didn’t just climb out of the losers’ bracket.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The Mercury will look to stop a six-game losing streak against the Storm, losers of three straight.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Here, pastel walls contrast the travertine marble and bronze accents, while sculptural busts, mosaics, and objets d’art stand beside regal Rubelli Venezia fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There were two more railroad mini-booms, in 1881 and again in 1893, both followed by busts.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The California manufacture has unveiled a beastly off-roader that can be kitted out to protect you from any pending world-wide catastrophes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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The catastrophes are not hypothetical.—
Shlomit Wagman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Fruit blossoms are sensitive to spring frosts.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The early heat prompted some domestic crops to begin blossoming weeks ahead of schedule instead of remaining dormant throughout the winter, leaving them exposed to subsequent frosts, according to Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Lemons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemons. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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