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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3
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
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Or corral a few of your friends to take the (literal) plunge in one of their icy baths.
—Vogue, 3 June 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Vegas has him as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has done his best to corral the hype.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
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Noun
In the same location, boaters can store their gear in lockers and there is a corral for setting up their dock carts and gear.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Or corral a few of your friends to take the (literal) plunge in one of their icy baths.
—Vogue, 3 June 2025
Verb
Opponents will hound Kawamura at the point of attack and attempt to corral him with length.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Vegas has him as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has done his best to corral the hype.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corral
Noun
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The mountain lion had turned to face him and rushes away from him, flying sideways out of the cage and tumbling over the open pickup truck door.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That lack of socialization can leave even the most affectionate dogs hesitant to explore the world beyond their cages.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Verb
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And, in some cases, even the odd-sounding street names tie back to the city’s financial roots: Lombard Street, named for the Italian region known for its bankers and merchants, or Ironmonger Lane, which once housed the metal-trading houses.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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Bryant is closing her store on Aug. 31, downsizing and and moving it into the Uptown Boutique store next door, which will house the two separate businesses.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other exterior modifications, all of which have subtly been worked into the design, include side steps, grab handles to assist with entry and exit, mud flaps, a trunk liner, and a dog guard for the queen’s beloved pets.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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Instead of paying for Microsoft 365 indefinitely or grabbing a new MacBook off the shelf, get a more affordable version of both.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the process, he’s collected three All-Pro nods and a Defensive Rookie of the Year for his career endeavors.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Burnet County data was collected in November 2019 and last revised on Nov. 18, 2021.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other amenities include a state-of-the-art gym and wellness area, a tennis court, a home theater, vegetable gardens for the home chef, a koi pond and a chicken coop, according to its listing.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Tending to chickens means daily routines: feeding, watering, checking for eggs, and keeping the coop clean.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Admittedly, the legal troubles right now would seemingly be confined to aspects of or within Illinois, since this is a state law and not a broader federal law.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Moraes ordered authorities to seize his cellphone and confine him to house arrest, limiting visits to his family and allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Four years earlier, a Texas Rangers fan fell to his death while trying to catch a ball at that team’s former park.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the show launched with little fanfare and caught the media completely off guard.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The supervisor then assembled it and sold it to Tamura for $1,400, the officials said, citing an interview with the supervisor who was cooperating with authorities.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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What Disney has essentially assembled is a new cable company.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Corral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corral. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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