corners 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cornersnext
plural of corner
1
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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2
as in intersections
a place where roads meet we'll meet at the corner tomorrow

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3
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
  • Media members, as well as VIP ticket holders, were routed through a number of intersections manned by state and local law enforcement officers before arriving at a large, grassy area where drivers were asked to open hoods and trunks, and each vehicle was searched by a K-9 officer.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
  • This might require their little ones to make multiple transfers, on their own, at busy intersections.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Key Background Zuckerberg’s net worth marked a few milestones this week, most notably reaching the $200 billion mark Thursday in what became the first time four billionaires worth $200 billion or more were on the Forbes billionaire list.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In contrast, missing milestones could reduce Tesla’s valuation to that of traditional automotive OEMs.
    Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Sometimes, at least, the contestants are faced with intriguing dilemmas or moral quandaries.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The women's choices divide them, but both face moral dilemmas and must make unthinkable sacrifices.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Verb
  • The contemporary world faces challenges such as climate change, economic inequality and technological disruptions that require a more comprehensive and integrated diplomatic approach.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jefferson now faces Democrat Adam Moore.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of faces
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  • The Wendy's Krabby Patty is made with a quarter pound beef patty, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and a secret Krabby Patty sauce on a toasted bun.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, the sandwich has Big Mac sauce, cheese, lettuce and pickles sandwiched between a sesame seed bun.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pickles
Noun
  • Perfect for displaying on your desk or bookshelf, this 649-piece build features famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, and more.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of landmarks
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cornering

corners

cornerstone

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