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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
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The police shooting happened around the corner from where a 57-year-old woman was shot by a stray bullet earlier Friday, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
However, Pau did note that enabling this function would open up new possibilities, especially in cornering.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
It’s got rounded corners, so the phone body doesn’t dig into your palm like the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The police shooting happened around the corner from where a 57-year-old woman was shot by a stray bullet earlier Friday, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
After some hand-to-hand combat, Juliette is cornered by three people in total, all of whom appear to be quite young.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
However, Pau did note that enabling this function would open up new possibilities, especially in cornering.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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See maps People donating to California wildfire victims face a dilemma: Leave a tip too?—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Consider this dilemma: someone has an old home in a high-price area and is considering adding a bathroom to the home.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sara Schapiro writes about the intersection of education, research and development, innovation, and public policy.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For these artists, this decision has ignited complex questions about the intersection of artistry, accountability, and the power of celebrity.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Gathered together for the milestone was the entire cast led by Tony nominee Robyn Hurder, who is playing Ivy Lynn, the character Megan Hilty made famous on screen.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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History’s greatest magnet is luring capital from every corner of the globe, hogging wealth needed to finance budget deficits, keep bond yields stable and support equity markets.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sutherland keeps us guessing, while establishing one of the more heartening qualities of his career: a general disinterest in hogging the spotlight and a willingness to cede it to his female co-stars.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
25 June 2024
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The gated property is fronted by large lawns and a winding driveway flanked by leafy, mature trees that leads to a landscaped motor court with a porte cochère.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2025
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Raygun: The Musical, fronted by comedian Stephanie Broadbridge, was cancelled after Gunn’s attorneys reached out to the comedy club where the show was set to take place, and threatened to take legal action if the performance went ahead as planned, according to the outlet.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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While James Beard-finalist chef Pushkar Marathe grew up in India, and his Stage menu does play with lots of chutneys and pickle, his small dishes are inflected with all kinds of global flavors, such as Korean bbq ribs with gochujang sauce and kimchi aioli.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For me, simple congee with pickles and pork floss was perfect to help with digestion after more than a week of decadent meals.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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At the climax of a recent episode of the U.K. version of the competition reality series, Gray stormed off the stage after the judges failed to save her.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Apple officially confirmed it back in fall 2024 following the climax of season 4.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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