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
The acidic components of lemons will act as a natural repellant.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Are these like backyard lemons?
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Citrus While showcasing lemons and limes in a pretty bowl on your counter can be tempting to achieve an air of put-together-ness, citrus fruits will last up to four times longer when stored in the refrigerator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
This includes all other citrus varieties, too, like lemons, grapefruit, and limes.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
One hand adorned with tiny lemons, the other with bright strawberries, together, the fruity manicure feels effortlessly playful.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 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
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Are these like backyard lemons?
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Citrus While showcasing lemons and limes in a pretty bowl on your counter can be tempting to achieve an air of put-together-ness, citrus fruits will last up to four times longer when stored in the refrigerator.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
This includes all other citrus varieties, too, like lemons, grapefruit, and limes.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
One hand adorned with tiny lemons, the other with bright strawberries, together, the fruity manicure feels effortlessly playful.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
Noun
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But the biggest warning signs are not always headline-grabbing disasters.—
Gregg Herrin,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The island is trying to recover from the disasters, with some 30% of projects still pending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The narrative tracks Maurício (Reymond), a retired player striving to establish a new career as an agent in the aggressive football business while managing industry rivalries, family tensions, and the legacy of his past disappointments.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Researchers examine how teams analyze data, communicate, and make decisions during unexpected technical failures or emergency alarms.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Across the country, bitter winter cold snaps accelerate battery failures overnight.—
Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Dassault’s Mirage fighter – and more recently the Rafale – can creep into enemy airspace, dogfight, drop bombs and launch cruise missiles.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Russia attacked three districts of the region more than 20 times with drones and aerial bombs, according to regional head Oleksandr Hanzha in a Telegram post on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Host Mary Louise Kelly gathers three NPR correspondents who are covering the region – Greg Myre in Tel Aviv, Jane Arraf in Beirut and Aya Batrawy in Cairo – to understand what's next and who has emerged as the winners and losers.—
June 18,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Weil says Rockmount has weathered booms and busts over its eighty years of business.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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California’s budget can rise and fall sharply based on gains in the stock market, which puts the state in good financial position during booms and vulnerable during busts.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Horrible things happen all the time, crises and catastrophes that defy language and imagination.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Then there were climate catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina, the normalization of active shooter drills at their schools and a worldwide pandemic.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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To protect the plant from hard frosts, pile leaves or straw up to 12 inches high.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
9 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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