corners 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cornersnext
plural of corner
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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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corners

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verb

present tense third-person singular of corner
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as in hogs

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as in fronts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
  1. intersections
  2. milestones
  3. dilemmas
  4. faces
  5. pickles
  6. landmarks
Noun
  • Officials are evaluating the possibility of raising the time pedestrians have to cross intersections and installing one to two new signals at points with heavy pedestrian traffic.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Her research examines the intersections of gender, politics, and culture, and her forthcoming book recounts the history of the American men’s rights movement.
    Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Taylor Swift and Rosé are unwrapping some major milestones just in time for the holidays.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Additionally, companies may face ethical dilemmas concerning the treatment of their workforce, potentially impacting corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When aerial photos are leaked of the couple in Zach’s pool and a stalker takes aim at Zoe, re-creating creepy scenes from her first novel, her idea has a plot that presents both legal and romantic dilemmas.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Verb
  • As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione, who faces federal charges of murder and stalking, as well as New York State charges, including murder in furtherance of terrorism, will face a jury next year, although a trial date has not yet been set.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of faces
Noun
  • The McRib features boneless pork slathered with tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The red onion, celery, pickles, and any other vegetables included in eggs add additional nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fiber, and magnesium, which can improve eye and skin health, digestion, and sleep quality.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pickles
Noun
  • Notable landmarks, such as Doha and Ras Laffan in Qatar, and Al Hufūf and the lush Al Hasa Oasis in Saudi Arabia, are discernible along the coastlines, their urban and natural textures creating a striking contrast to the natural cloud formation.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The town square features restaurants, boutiques and historic landmarks like the 19th-century Moore County Courthouse and the Moore County Old Jail Museum.
    Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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