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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
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ishbia and his legal team have responded to this lawsuit, essentially saying that these claims are baseless and are a means to try and corner Ishbia into buying Kohlberg and Seldin’s share out for an exorbitant price.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Retailers have notoriously buried their plus-size clothes in the far corners of their stores.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Some lawmakers who criticized Kennedy for cancelling $500 million in mRNA funding, the vaccine technology behind the leading COVID vaccines, also praised the Trump for Operation Warp Speed in an attempt to corner the Health secretary.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ishbia and his legal team have responded to this lawsuit, essentially saying that these claims are baseless and are a means to try and corner Ishbia into buying Kohlberg and Seldin’s share out for an exorbitant price.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Towards the middle of the month, Pluto direct reminds you who’s really in your corner, as friends and community ties reveal their true colors.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Retailers have notoriously buried their plus-size clothes in the far corners of their stores.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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That means having to resolve a strategic dilemma in China.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chase Infiniti’s breakout performance has generated significant word-of-mouth but positioning her in lead leaves more room for co-stars Teyana Taylor and Regina Hall in supporting roles, and less of a chance of a classic vote-splitting dilemma that has derailed campaigns in the past.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wesbound Chinden Boulevard is blocked and there is heavy congestion in the area of that busy intersection, police told the Idaho Statesman in an email.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Graham called 911 from the ground outside in the the 3200 block of Rozzelles Ferry Road, near the intersection of Interstate 85 and Brookshire Boulevard.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Someone tried to senselessly end her life, yet now thousands of people are cheering for her and celebrating every milestone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The transaction marks another milestone in KKR’s expansion in the region.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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And for your next photo print or school project, the Canon Pixma TS6420a all-in-one printer is a total win at 65% off, delivering sharp, colorful prints from a compact frame that won’t hog your desk.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have seen that wild horses and burros will hog water tanks, streams, and other water sources — often to the detriment of native critters like deer and antelope, which are easily bullied by a big stallion.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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After graduating from the Chicago Academy of Art and then the Berklee College of Music in 2001, Tranter fronted the glam-rock revival group Semi Precious Weapons, gaining famous fans like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Sam Smith.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The luxury fragrance, skin care and color cosmetics brand, launched by its namesake founder, has officially tapped global sensation Celine Dion to front its 2025 holiday campaign.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Blind Butcher Shoppe is a favorite spot for locals hoping to bring home dinner, but their selection of artisanal pantry items like pickles, preserves, and more are worth checking out for those looking to bring an edible souvenir home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Whether the pickle pandemonium is a fad or not, pickles are delicious – and my chicken salad celebrates them in all their bold, sour, crunchy glory.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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To remedy this recall, dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The idea of shuttering a critical junction has prompted many frequent Yolo Causeway cyclists to contemplate other options.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Near the climax of the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics—a living diorama of British history, directed by the filmmaker Danny Boyle—a model house was lifted away to reveal Berners-Lee.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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In Taylor’s absence steps young Infiniti, whose performance presents initially as softer and quieter, before transforming as the film barrels toward its climax.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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