lemons

noun

plural of lemon
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 Glossy tomatoes on the vine, a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano (party favors), piles of lemons, platters of antipasti, and dishes arriving from friends’ kitchens bring more life and color to a room than anything overly decorative ever could. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 In the bowl of stand mixer (or large bowl, if using a hand mixer), put 3/4 cup (144g) sugar and grate the zest of both lemons over (about 1 tablespoon). — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The bar program complements this fusion, offering cocktails like the Lima, which pairs Peruvian pisco with local Sóller lemons. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Canada is California’s top export market for numerous commodities such as wine, lemons, table grapes and carrots. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Whole Lemons Whole lemons are best kept in the crisper drawer, a low-humidity environment where they can be kept cool and dry. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Before long, lemons make up a bigger and bigger share of the market. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Inspired by the vibrant peels of Italian lemons and the iconic cocktail, the look brings a juicy pop of color that’s bright enough to make a statement without feeling over the top. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Lowers Blood Pressure Research found that the flavonoids in lemons and the water extract from lemon peels may help suppress blood pressure. — Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
  1. disasters
  2. disappointments
  3. failures
  4. bombs
  5. losers
  6. busts
  7. catastrophes
  8. frosts
Noun
  • Being able to better understand these trends and know what tools will be available to manage them could thus do much to shore up food networks and prepare for disasters.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • China is often slow to release complete information on the death toll of major disasters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of disasters
Noun
  • The opportunities for the Minnesota Twins were plentiful late Wednesday night, and so too were the disappointments.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the market's biggest stocks could be vulnerable to earnings disappointments, according to Wolfe Research.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • Summary The Lindsay Clancy case, involving postpartum psychosis, highlights critical gaps in maternal health support and systemic failures.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fifty years on, these songs capture the feelings and failures not of Los Angeles but of America, too.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of failures
Noun
  • In 2023, roadway bombs planted by drug cartels in the western Jalisco state killed six people and injured another 14.
    — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 40% of Russia's federal spending is allocated to defense and security, supporting the production of bombs and tanks that are sent directly to the frontlines.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of bombs
Noun
  • Four of the last seven Super Bowl losers missed the playoffs the next season, including the last two (the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers).
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a look at how the global economy has weathered the war — and the winners and losers.
    — Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of losers
Noun
  • Recent khat busts at BWI Wednesday's announcement followed another khat seizure at BWI airport earlier that same week.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, watchful busts, haunted armor and stretching room portraits.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of busts
Noun
  • That didn’t stop catastrophes like the 2018 fire in the Sierra foothills that destroyed the town of Paradise and killed 85.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Experts warn that catastrophes like this are likely to happen again because rising temperatures in the Himalayas, which are warming faster than the global average, destabilize the region's 60,000 glaciers and trigger more avalanches.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of catastrophes
Noun
  • These flower buds can be damaged by spring frosts and severe winter weather.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Planting these 11 annuals in August will give you great color until the first frosts of fall.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosts

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“Lemons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemons. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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