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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
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet Rome’s magic often lies in its quieter corners.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Many corners of finance—stock exchanges, banks, and payments firms—are embracing digital assets, but the private credit industry has largely stayed away from the crypto craze.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The mop’s large swivel head can also reach into tight corners and along baseboards.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Deep pockets help sheets fit snugly on tall mattresses without stretching out the seams or snapping off the bed corners altogether.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Safeties coach Will Harris also is working with the corners.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
With runners on the corners and two outs, Bichette lined a single to right, and Carson Benge scored easily.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet Rome’s magic often lies in its quieter corners.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Many corners of finance—stock exchanges, banks, and payments firms—are embracing digital assets, but the private credit industry has largely stayed away from the crypto craze.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The mop’s large swivel head can also reach into tight corners and along baseboards.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Deep pockets help sheets fit snugly on tall mattresses without stretching out the seams or snapping off the bed corners altogether.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Safeties coach Will Harris also is working with the corners.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
Noun
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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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Victorian novels made good use of the predicaments of second and third sons, who had to become ministers or soldiers or schemers, and daughters who needed to be married off according to age.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The changes are part of plans for four intersections where high crash rates have been a problem.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here's what else is coming Impact fee dollars paid by the developer will also pay for road and infrastructure improvements, including the reconstruction of roads close by and the addition of roundabouts at some intersections.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
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Now Tomasso carves out time every month to handwrite letters to workers, like cooks and dishwashers, who are celebrating major career milestones.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Other milestones include higher qubit counts — which increase the potential size and complexity of problems a quantum computer can represent and help solve — and coherence times, which allow more reliable computations by reducing the impact of noise and errors.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The complex directly fronts Route 75; the previous use was a 1960s-era strip plaza set far back from the Route 75.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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To help resolve these dilemmas, European industry leaders are calling for government support, including subsidies and tax breaks, to level the playing field with Chinese competitors whose products come at unbeatable prices.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 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
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That entrepreneurial mindset continues to shape how Jones approaches Arizona real estate, especially in a market as active and widely discussed as Maricopa County's.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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His father is a subject Nagarjuna approaches with both pride and philosophical caution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Corners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corners. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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