around the corner

phrase

Synonyms of around the cornernext
: at hand : imminent
good times are just around the corner

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Teal lives in Norwood, just around the corner from where Purvis was shot, said police. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026 But with fall camp around the corner, Craig feels like now is the time to take ownership of his role as a leader. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for around the corner

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of around the corner was in 1898

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“Around the corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around%20the%20corner. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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