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as in cage
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals the horses live in our corral, along with a cow

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Recent Examples of corral
Noun
Defensive boards should remain easy for Jokic to corral as OKC prioritizes getting back on defense to prevent the Nuggets from running. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 There are plenty of reasons someone might need to leave their cart in an area that is in fact not the corral. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
In addition to his timely assist to Artest, Bryant made 11 free throws, finished with a game-high 23 points and corralled 15 rebounds in 44 minutes. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025 Remember that viewers are often half-listening while making breakfast or corralling kids. Jennifer Acree, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for corral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corral
Noun
  • But in the 43 games he’s missed since suffering a severe quad injury on May 23, he’s been just as impactful from the sidelines, picking up on pitcher cues from the dugout, chatting before and even during at-bats with his teammates, in hitters meetings and in individual instruction in the cage.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Regardless, two Kerri balls and one Mistress ball were placed in the sacred Drag Race Bingo cage, but whose name did Bruno pull out?
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • Right after that treatment, Djokovic grabbed a 3-0 lead in the third set and was a point from going up 4-0.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Simply put, the world number one golfer just doesn’t seem to be slowing down, collecting yet another major and doing what any father would want in those happiest of moments.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
  • The microphones recorded audio from dusk to dawn, day after day, week after week, collecting thousands of hours of audio during the frog's winter mating season.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Tending to chickens means daily routines: feeding, watering, checking for eggs, and keeping the coop clean.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
  • Complete with a chicken coop, apple orchard, two swimming pools, a wellness center, bicycles for hire, and nearby hiking trails, there’s plenty to do here.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The fire was initially confined and contained, with multiple strategies employed to protect structures, facilities, and infrastructure.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • In one study, researchers induced postnatal stress in a mouse (confining her, forcing her to swim) and separated her from her pups at unpredictable intervals.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The outsoles are made with reliable rubber treads to provide vital traction on slick city streets and beyond, and the sleek leather exteriors will remain in pristine shape even if you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
  • So just mainly be ready to catch and shoot whenever.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • The Fit Bounce Pro II arrives fully assembled, folds up easily for storage, and comes with a detachable handlebar for added stability.
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
  • More than a hundred drones were smuggled into Russia in pieces and assembled there.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025

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“Corral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corral. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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