1
as in predicaments
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 intersections
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
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as in milestones
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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Recent Examples of corners
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Enyel De Los Santos struck out Jordan Beck with runners at the corners in the ninth inning to lock down his first save of the season.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Prints have been one of the more resilient corners of the market in recent years, driven in part by younger buyers and collectors priced out of painting and sculpture but able to scope up prints by blue-chip names at lower price points.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether the separation and timing hold up every week against NFL corners.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But the cuts are hitting other corners of the company, too.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the dust out of the corners of my stairs didn’t require nearly as much arm endurance, either.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
But in the younger, less formal corners of the internet, like Instagram and TikTok, the comments under every post about the attacks generally run in one direction.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Enyel De Los Santos struck out Jordan Beck with runners at the corners in the ninth inning to lock down his first save of the season.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Prints have been one of the more resilient corners of the market in recent years, driven in part by younger buyers and collectors priced out of painting and sculpture but able to scope up prints by blue-chip names at lower price points.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether the separation and timing hold up every week against NFL corners.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But the cuts are hitting other corners of the company, too.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the dust out of the corners of my stairs didn’t require nearly as much arm endurance, either.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
Noun
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just half a mile from one of East Boston's hottest intersections near Maverick Square, researchers recorded temperatures seven degrees cooler at Belle Isle Marsh.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Using the new equipment, sensors and video can trigger controllers at different intersections to communicate with one another to identify potential congestion, Bosch said.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were a couple milestones.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt is still reaching new milestones as its second season comes to an end.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The other’s a Philippine peninsula that fronts Manila Bay, with a mountainous spine dividing dense jungle.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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A little garden with a curving path, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, fronts the new entrance, like a dollhouse version of the whole estate.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The California governor’s race remains characterized by chaos and low voter engagement despite significant scandals and drama, with widespread indecision affecting both parties as election day approaches less than 50 days away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In ominous voiceover, Sam feels her bile rising as Hathaway’s Mary approaches after a decade-long estrangement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Add a layer of shredded lettuce, glazed chicken, pickles and vegetable salad.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The original Big Crispy features mayo and pickles, while the spicy version has spicy mayo.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Corners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corners. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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