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as in predicaments
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the writers have gotten themselves into a corner on that TV show
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as in intersections
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
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as in milestones
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the president believes that we have turned a corner in the war on drugs
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Recent Examples of corners
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Scott Olson | Getty Images Perpetual futures are one of the biggest —and riskiest — corners of crypto trading.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Mikel Arteta’s side changed their focus from back-post isolation for Leandro Trossard or Gabriel to short corners to manipulate Newcastle’s near-post defenders, while Jurrien Timber’s free runs on near-post inswingers forced a change in the home side’s marking setup.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some corners of Silicon Valley itself seem to be at least partially open to it.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where cobwebs trap debris.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where cobwebs tend to collect debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where walls meet the ceiling, because that’s where cobwebs concentrate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Scott Olson | Getty Images Perpetual futures are one of the biggest —and riskiest — corners of crypto trading.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Mikel Arteta’s side changed their focus from back-post isolation for Leandro Trossard or Gabriel to short corners to manipulate Newcastle’s near-post defenders, while Jurrien Timber’s free runs on near-post inswingers forced a change in the home side’s marking setup.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some corners of Silicon Valley itself seem to be at least partially open to it.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where cobwebs trap debris.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where cobwebs tend to collect debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to corners where walls meet the ceiling, because that’s where cobwebs concentrate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
Noun
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The couple has included their children in several of the pregnancy milestones, including a visit to the doctor for Whitney's 20-week ultrasound.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hart also is the Musical Director for the onscreen band in Season 3 which Lestat fronts.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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But that mood turns out to be a surprisingly strong fit for the performer at the center of director Pete Ohs’ story of personal dilemmas and natural disasters.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additional storm development is also possible across the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic as an upper-level system approaches from the west.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a courtroom showdown between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively approaches next month, lawyers for the former co-stars continued to hash out key pretrial issues Tuesday before a federal judge.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its chicken salad scoop options include the Olivia’s Old South (sweet pickles and egg), Jalapeño Holly (with jalapeños), Nutty Nanna (with pecans and cashews), Barbie Q and more.—
Jenna Thompson
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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To begin, there are moreish pickles, warm soda bread, and thin slices of sweet Irish Coolea cheese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Corners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corners. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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