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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
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Several ranchers have embraced solar energy in this deep red corner of the country.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Never run from wildlife, as this can encourage chasing, and never corner them.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Drivers will need to turn right onto Anthony Street from South McDonald Street, then left onto Dungan Street to reach the corner.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Several ranchers have embraced solar energy in this deep red corner of the country.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The sharpest bull market to that point occurred during the late 1970s, rising to nearly $50/oz from less than $4 as brothers Nelson and William Hunt attempted to corner the market before being foiled by regulatory changes and massive margin calls that ultimately led them to file for bankruptcy.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Never run from wildlife, as this can encourage chasing, and never corner them.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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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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For the present, we’re saddled with the unwieldy dilemma of there being eight major Democratic candidates and just two Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both of the brothers have visited the intersection where Tanya died.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the Sejongdaero intersection, some distance from the stage, readings hit 90 decibels.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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By reaching the milestone in 467 games, Makar is the fourth-fastest defenseman to 500 in NHL history.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The agreement will give Insilico $115 million up front, with the remainder subject to regulatory and commercial milestones, along with royalties on future sales, according to the companies’ announcement Monday.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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With Mary Tyler Moore playing so wildly against type, and Timothy Hutton hogging the psychiatric spotlight, Donald Sutherland was Ordinary People's only star ignored by the Oscars.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Mar. 2026
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Even if your home's curb appeal leaves a good impression, a dirty sidewalk can hog the spotlight.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assad will also front an unscripted series, Exit Strategy, about life after prison.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little girl who loved green aliens, drinking pickle juice and picking buttercups in the field with her mom.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion is a genuine fan of the product — she was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before any brand partnership existed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The square also has a new role as a traffic hub — this time, as a key junction for bicycles.—
Marie Patino,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s no question that the series delivers a climax that more than lives up to the title.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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His color choices in the film’s emotional climax are the subtle, purposeful craft work that the cinematography branch voters live for.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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