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as in dilemma
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 intersection
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
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as in milestone
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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as in to front
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Recent Examples of corner
Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack, composed by both Blasphemous composer Sergio de Prado and many of the creators of the original trilogy’s music, also works wonders toward pinning down the old school vibes without explicitly cornering itself as something from the Eighties.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Smith-Wade was a standout throughout the offseason at nickel corner.
—Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Iron Pig Smokehouse in Gaylord is offering free BBQ meals for life to the gunman who confronted the knife-wielding man in the Walmart parking lot, along with the other civilians who cornered the suspect that day.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack, composed by both Blasphemous composer Sergio de Prado and many of the creators of the original trilogy’s music, also works wonders toward pinning down the old school vibes without explicitly cornering itself as something from the Eighties.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
Verb
Fox said Mathews was standing on a street corner in front of his business vehicle when a fight broke out on the sidewalk.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Smith-Wade was a standout throughout the offseason at nickel corner.
—Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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Find someone who can step back and see your dilemmas from a different angle.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sleek sandals Picking the right shoe is always my greatest vacation dilemma—but in the summer, a sleek sandal is a no-brainer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The intersection of technology, power, and culture.—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
25 Aug. 2025
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She had been spared the shame and stress of creativity at its intersection with reality.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From juggling client showings to closing deals, agents are constantly pulled in multiple directions — often at the cost of personal milestones, family time, or even their own health.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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While the next chapter — if there will be one — for Aerosmith is in flux, the band reaches a special milestone on multiple Billboard charts with a set that keeps the rockers on the weekly rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Researchers have seen that wild horses and burros will hog water tanks, streams, and other water sources — often to the detriment of native critters like deer and antelope, which are easily bullied by a big stallion.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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As her husband Don, Menzies is equally (and refreshingly) as understated, matching Louis-Dreyfus note for note, never hogging the screen but building the tension of their temporarily in-limbo relationship.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier this month, Calvin Klein unveiled its Fall 2025 denim collection with a campaign fronted by Mingyu of K-pop group Seventeen.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Aug. 2025
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That tune, fronted by The Weeknd, also credited Lily-Rose Depp, as all three stars appeared in the TV show The Idol, for which the cut was created.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Add carrot, onion, pickles, and cabbage; stir well to coat.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings are in a bit of a pickle at the wide receiver position right now.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As of Thursday, Highway 166 was closed from the northern junction of Highway 101 in Santa Maria to Perkins Road in New Cuyama, according to the California Department of Transportation.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the latest TxDOT proposal, the interstate would go from five to three lanes at that junction, with two lanes dedicated to traffic exiting onto Texas 174.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2025
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The meal was episodic, patterned, refusing the very concept of climax in its devotion to the moment.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Cincinnati Open finals open up the race to be world No. 1 on both tours The climax of the Cincinnati Open is set to shape, if not define, the race for world No. 1 on both the men’s and women’s tours.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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