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
Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Peter Karpushin, citrus farmer and founder of Marmalade Grove, maker of small-batch, handcrafted marmalades, offers marmalade made from Pixie tangerines, Meyer lemons, Cara Cara oranges, and Ruby Valencia oranges.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits, like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and lemons, contain a lot of vitamin C, which may boost your immunity.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
When space gives you lemons The exoplanet, which has been called PSR J2322-2650b, was found using NASA’s James Webb telescope.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
Native to the tropics, lemons thrive in the heat but grow well elsewhere as long as the temperature remains well above freezing for most of the year.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Three flies hung out around the ice machine and around lemons.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Peter Karpushin, citrus farmer and founder of Marmalade Grove, maker of small-batch, handcrafted marmalades, offers marmalade made from Pixie tangerines, Meyer lemons, Cara Cara oranges, and Ruby Valencia oranges.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits, like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and lemons, contain a lot of vitamin C, which may boost your immunity.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
When space gives you lemons The exoplanet, which has been called PSR J2322-2650b, was found using NASA’s James Webb telescope.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
Native to the tropics, lemons thrive in the heat but grow well elsewhere as long as the temperature remains well above freezing for most of the year.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Three flies hung out around the ice machine and around lemons.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemons
Noun
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Excluding disasters, sudden surges of this magnitude in requests for food or any other need are rare at 211s, and can signal both public worry and need, as happened in the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Kalmaegi also collapsed flood-control infrastructure in the province that was ostensibly meant to protect citizens in such disasters.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs have suffered some injuries at corner in past seasons, so there’s still time to get some use with Fulton, but for now this stands one of the season’s top disappointments.—
Sam McDowell
November 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s often a focus on resilience, or the the ability to bounce back from disappointments and challenges, especially during times of transition or change.—
Ana Homayoun,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite multiple ongoing investigations, survivors say officials still lack answers about why response failures disproportionately affected west Altadena.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If and when American bombs start to fall, Venezuela’s military counterintelligence system will certainly be put to the test.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The brand is known for its luxurious bath bombs, four of which are included in this set.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ability to create and absorb failure has always been a key resource in an industry whose losers historically outnumber its winners.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Drew Baldridge counters the idea that nice guys are losers.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The case comes amid a flurry of similar busts regarding unauthorized Nvidia exports in recent months.—
Magdalena Petrova,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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The darting adds definition—especially helpful for smaller busts—while slightly wider straps offer a supportive feel.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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An observer of catastrophes, come what may.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Across their nearly 100-year football rivalry, USC and Notre Dame have only paused their annual matchup for global catastrophes like World War II and the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Timing of Application The best time to add mulch in the fall is after one or two frosts.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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These vegetables all handle light frosts well, and potentially some freezing weather too.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Lemons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemons. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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