1
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
corralled everyone in the conference room for a speech by the CEO
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2
as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
corralled a scattering of stray pens and quickly stuffed them in the drawer to tidy the desk
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
corral all the members of the tour group in the lounge
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Recent Examples of corral
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Once again, there will be food trucks and a bike corral set up.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Elgin police and animal control officers faced a challenge trying to wrangle the runaway, needing about 15 minutes — and the lure of carrots — to corral him, the family said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Security guards held up a yellow rope, establishing a sort of makeshift corral.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Once again, there will be food trucks and a bike corral set up.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The supplemental budget that senators are expected to vote on next week comes during a busy time on Beacon Hill, as lawmakers corral the fiscal year 2026 budget and deal with federal funding uncertainty spurred by the Trump administration.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Elgin police and animal control officers faced a challenge trying to wrangle the runaway, needing about 15 minutes — and the lure of carrots — to corral him, the family said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corral
Noun
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As her friend was talking to the female suspect, Lomeli left to find a box to place the kittens in, since the suspects did not want the hand over the cage that originally carried the animals.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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The scientists have already utilized the technology to print items such as a checkerboard pattern, a cross, a chain, a ball in a cage, and two balls in a helix.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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He was transferred to North Kern State Prison last May, and remains housed there, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Appeal To All Five Senses People still like going out, meeting others and grabbing coffee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Scott grabbed some pizza and returned to park her Subaru near the West Shore Market to wait for Serafini.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Legislation would require litigants to post bonds before courts could enforce orders The provision would require judges to collect bonds from litigants challenging the government before blocking policies through injunctions or temporary restraining orders.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The methodology incorporated ratings from current students, alumni, and parents, as well as quantitative data collected from the U.S. Department of Education.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Since then, her former chicken coop has been turned into a greenhouse.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Within two days, there were dead chickens inside every coop.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, should rebuilding Black communities be confined to those who have been involved with the criminal justice system?—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But more than two years later, that option remains in beta and confined to test accounts.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Brady gave fans a glimpse into the father-son duo's time on the water, alongside a selfie of them catching some rays.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Agentic workflows — While the first two innovations provide a better AI experience, the ability for agents to share data and be assembled into workflows is the big game-changer.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Large groups of protesters quickly assembled near raid sites on both days, leading to traffic disruptions and escalating tensions with federal authorities.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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“Corral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corral. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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