as in disaster
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 lemon
Tomorrow's theme is surf and turf and will feature a lemon cheesecake.
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
But this is, in fact, a fairly technical cooking show notably light on human connection—lots of Meyer lemon, not enough juice.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, then scatter with basil leaves.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Any produce that’s in packaging comes prewashed, but loose items like sweet potatoes or lemons are not.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
But this is, in fact, a fairly technical cooking show notably light on human connection—lots of Meyer lemon, not enough juice.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, then scatter with basil leaves.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Any produce that’s in packaging comes prewashed, but loose items like sweet potatoes or lemons are not.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lemon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemon
Noun
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But what if fossil fuel investments, which have been dragging for a decade, are headed toward disaster?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But taking a hostile approach with President Donald Trump now could put federal aid for the disaster at risk.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When compared to other ethnicities and races, Blacks are disproportionately affected by the health burdens and diseases that lead to organ failure and result in the need for an organ transplant, especially kidney transplants.—
Andrew Jones,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Obituaries Norma Rae Long, an educator who taught sports and directed lifelong learning programs, died of multiple organ failure Feb. 15 at Gilchrist Center Towson.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Catch up quick: Shortly after a statue of longtime Oregonian editor Harvey W. Scott atop Mount Tabor was toppled in 2020, a guerrilla art-style, 4-foot bust of York appeared in its place.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, discover the very best bathing suits for big busts, including trending swimsuit brands from Summersalt, Good American, Amazon and more.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes being surprised — whether that’s tinged with joy, anger, disappointment, or another feeling — is more emotionally satisfying than just being right.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The casualness of these arrangements, and the lack of standards, can lead to disappointment—and little recourse—when people pay hundreds for coaching that turns out to be lackluster.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Can be sown indoors four to five weeks before the last frost or directly sown as soon as soil can be worked outside.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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Most gardeners feel potential frosts and freezes are not over until the middle of March.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Health care reform always creates winners and losers.—
Caitlin Owens,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Monthly winners and losers: This brings us to our February winners and losers.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His last touchdown was a 50-yard bomb, which represented the final points in the Super Bowl and the 2024 season.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Paris' Gare du Nord rail station suspended all train traffic, both arrivals and departures, after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Lemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemon. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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