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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
Jean Trinh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means that summer is just around the corner.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
In the clip, she’s cornered by Jenna along with Simone, Lucas, BokHee and other medical personnel.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 12 May 2025
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Noun
In one corner, a dozen New Yorker magazines are fanned across a transparent acrylic table.
—Jean Trinh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means that summer is just around the corner.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Verb
In a scene that follows the game almost beat for beat, Ellie corners her in Lakehill hospital in Seattle, and after Nora runs away, chases her through the entire hospital until the two end up trapped in the basement of the hospital that has been sealed off because it’s filled with spores.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
In the clip, she’s cornered by Jenna along with Simone, Lucas, BokHee and other medical personnel.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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Many of Cuomo’s mayoral race opponents have condemned the spending, saying the PAC gives him an unfair advantage in the race and poses an ethical dilemma since many of its contributors have city government business interests.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Here are eight passages that capture the new pope’s thinking as a young scholar on leadership, authority and some of the church’s most pressing dilemmas.—
Ruth Graham,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Broadly, Dropout shows are nerdy and lighthearted, living at the intersection of games and improv comedy.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Turning to Tim: Tim brings vast experience leading high-impact commercial organizations at the intersection of media, technology, and consumer behavior.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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To mark the milestone, granddaughter Riley Keough shared an Instagram Stories tribute for Priscilla — the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This inclusion marks a significant milestone for both the company and the broader cryptocurrency industry.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The iconic bar, birthplace of the boozy Singapore Sling, tends to hog the cocktail spotlight.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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But there are some apps that can hog energy while in use, such as navigators constantly accessing the GPS system.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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This coast fronts the Straits of Malacca, rather than the Andaman Sea, and lies along a traditional trade route to Malaysia.—
Eric Goodman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Popular psychedelic rock band fronted by Wayne Coyne, who’s the type of songwriter to craft a hit song about preparing toast with Vaseline, blowing a nose with magazines, and dyeing hair with tangerines?—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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With them, came pickles, tomato sauce and jammy eggs.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The vibe is retro, the pickles are sharp, and there’s always something new on the specials board.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Serving as celebratory checkpoints, physical pit stops, resupply junctions, med centers, and social refreshers, some mountain communities have gained a reputation as legendary, near-mythic stopovers.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside Online,
31 May 2025
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On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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