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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
Mark Minevich, Time, 9 June 2025
Its next options, particularly if the regime feels cornered without a way out, could cause escalations that quickly spiral.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Sure, there are risks everywhere — from Middle East tensions to stretched valuations in some corners of the market — but right now, Wall Street seems to be in full summer mode.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Allowing a foreign adversary to corner the market in robotics would spell major trouble for not only our economy but potentially our military and defense.
—Mark Minevich, Time, 9 June 2025
Its next options, particularly if the regime feels cornered without a way out, could cause escalations that quickly spiral.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
—Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
Sure, there are risks everywhere — from Middle East tensions to stretched valuations in some corners of the market — but right now, Wall Street seems to be in full summer mode.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
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This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Thus far, India has escaped this dilemma because successive U.S. presidential administrations have deliberately overlooked these dalliances.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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The intersection where the fatal crash occurred is now one of interest for camera installation, according to Carmen Boeger, a Nampa Police Department spokesperson.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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First, make the time and effort to understand your ideal customer profile and identify the intersection between your expertise and their business needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Flying Blue Program Turns 20 The loyalty program of Air France-KLM and several other airlines has reached its 20th milestone and is celebrating with numerous offers.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In its second milestone in a week, Tesla arranged for a Model Y crossover to drive itself from its Texas factory to a customer in downtown Austin some 30 minutes away.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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The downside there is that if indeed AGI can cure cancer and solve other global issues, the person is hogging AGI and denying the rest of humanity a chance at great relief and peace.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Yet these monopolistic giants now hog the economic oxygen needed for small-and-midsize companies to grow, prosper and disrupt.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The main entrance will be on the north end of the stadium fronting a retail plaza that serves as the gateway to The 78.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Fortunately, the four-wheel drive hot hatch market is fronted by the Volkswagen Golf R, Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 S, and Toyota GR Yaris, and more manufacturers are releasing electrified alternatives.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Stir together mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Served with baby potatoes, bread, and mixed pickles, a fondue is the perfect way to warm up after a day on the slopes or hiking through the valley.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.—
Allison Jiang,
The Hill,
10 June 2025
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Game 5s are the beginning of the climax in a close series.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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This is the literal last day of the shoot, which also unfortunately is the climax of Episode 10.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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