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
The spirit is made with the company's signature moonshine, real lemon juice, strawberries and a hint of sugar.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
If using lemon and cherry tomatoes, thinly slice half the lemon crosswise; set the remaining lemon half aside.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
Squeeze in the lemon juice and the remaining tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring often, until squash and zucchini are tender.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
If using lemon and cherry tomatoes, thinly slice half the lemon crosswise; set the remaining lemon half aside.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
Squeeze in the lemon juice and the remaining tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring often, until squash and zucchini are tender.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lemon
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The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Despite a joint preliminary damage assessment estimating over $15.8 million in emergency response costs and infrastructure damage, the federal government denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster assistance.—
Danny Tow,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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But all of that absolves Luzardo from a basic failure.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Critics of the strikes jumped at the opportunity to call the operation a failure, but the DIA’s product should ...—
NR Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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Consider the dot-com bust in the early 2000s: Investors who committed a lump sum near the market peak may have experienced a painful and prolonged recovery.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Our testers, with various bust sizes, tried more than 40 bras over the course of one to two months, including Thirdlove, Bravissimo, Elomi, and Wacoal bras, and more.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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François Bayrou, France’s prime minister, expressed his disappointment for the trade agreement.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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The Brewers shipped him to the Chicago White Sox for big league flop Andrew Vaughn, the third-overall draft pick in 2019 who’d been an increasing disappointment through five seasons in Chicago.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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While elegant, it’s made of highly durable polyresin that withstands harsh weather and frost.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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Similar frost concerns have continued to weigh on the Brazilian coffee market and global prices this year.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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More Mark Taylor/Getty Images Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has predicted that New York will be the biggest losers when the trade deadline is complete.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Kelsey was the biggest loser—her shelter was nearly engulfed by a massive river.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
18 July 2025
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Analysts believe the delivery included B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, a modernized tactical weapon with variable yield and precision guidance.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The Mariners’ plans to play deep into October may very well hinge on Raleigh’s ability to continue hitting bombs beyond the regular season.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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“Lemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lemon. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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