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as in housed
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
corralled everyone in the conference room for a speech by the CEO
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
corralled a scattering of stray pens and quickly stuffed them in the drawer to tidy the desk
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as in assembled
to bring together in one body or place
corral all the members of the tour group in the lounge
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Recent Examples of corralled
His 50 cows graze in the conservancy during the day, then are corralled at night.
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Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
The plan is to use public transit, as well as some 3000 buses corralled from all over the country.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Tigers managed just 76 yards on the ground, and the Longhorns corralled mobile quarterback Cade Klubnik for most of the day.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Maybe Americans have accepted being corralled into joining loyalty programs such as the one Boots Alliance requires for its customers to get deals.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
The receiver corralled a tipped pass for a two-point conversion by batting the football to himself and tapping his feet in the back of the end zone to put the Chargers up 27-24.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The money goes to the family of the 10-year-old boy who corralled the ball in the right-field bleachers at Dodger Stadium amid the delirious celebration after Freeman homered with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Dodgers one out away from defeat.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The track’s whistling instrumentation kept it squarely in the country genre, while its rap-sung flow and Birkin name-check kept it accessible for hip-hop and top 40 audiences — and those who had been newly corralled into the post-Cowboy Carter country wave.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Rotating teams of skilled artisans corralled over six million tons of stone to bury the king and his belongings in a perfect pyramid, using only rudimentary tools.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
The plan is to use public transit, as well as some 3000 buses corralled from all over the country.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Tigers managed just 76 yards on the ground, and the Longhorns corralled mobile quarterback Cade Klubnik for most of the day.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Maybe Americans have accepted being corralled into joining loyalty programs such as the one Boots Alliance requires for its customers to get deals.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
The receiver corralled a tipped pass for a two-point conversion by batting the football to himself and tapping his feet in the back of the end zone to put the Chargers up 27-24.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The money goes to the family of the 10-year-old boy who corralled the ball in the right-field bleachers at Dodger Stadium amid the delirious celebration after Freeman homered with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Dodgers one out away from defeat.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The track’s whistling instrumentation kept it squarely in the country genre, while its rap-sung flow and Birkin name-check kept it accessible for hip-hop and top 40 audiences — and those who had been newly corralled into the post-Cowboy Carter country wave.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Rotating teams of skilled artisans corralled over six million tons of stone to bury the king and his belongings in a perfect pyramid, using only rudimentary tools.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corralled
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This dump and bake casserole can be assembled in just 10 minutes and cooks in just one pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The products are then fully assembled in a factory in Illinois.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s defense ministry claimed that Friday’s strike had killed 85 Ukrainian and Western military officers gathered at the restaurant near the playground.—
Daria Mitiuk Finbarr O’Reilly,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Swiss Watch industry which just gathered at its latest annual Watches and Wonders in Geneva, is in recession.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Corralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corralled. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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