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as in housed
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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as in grabbed
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 assembled
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 corralled
At any moment, we could be corralled in a mass detention sweep, bound and raped and maced and mauled for committing the crime of simply existing on our land.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
His floater in the lane bounced off the backboard, and Alabama corralled the rebound for its fifth consecutive win.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Installing metal edging along the sides of your path should keep the little pebbles corralled.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Loose plants were corralled and pulled out.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Holding the pack was our guide from Hike Armenia, who corralled us through the verdant passage while pointing out rhythms of rural life.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Brady this season corralled 73 receptions for 1,214 yards and 17 touchdowns, while registering 67 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive scores.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Curver Set of 6 Medium 12-Liter Baskets Storage baskets are an entryway essential for keeping shoes, winter accessories, and everything else corralled.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Swain’s pass sailed long, but Weaver somehow corralled it and called a timeout before stepping out of bounds.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
His floater in the lane bounced off the backboard, and Alabama corralled the rebound for its fifth consecutive win.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Installing metal edging along the sides of your path should keep the little pebbles corralled.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Loose plants were corralled and pulled out.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Holding the pack was our guide from Hike Armenia, who corralled us through the verdant passage while pointing out rhythms of rural life.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Brady this season corralled 73 receptions for 1,214 yards and 17 touchdowns, while registering 67 tackles, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two defensive scores.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Curver Set of 6 Medium 12-Liter Baskets Storage baskets are an entryway essential for keeping shoes, winter accessories, and everything else corralled.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Swain’s pass sailed long, but Weaver somehow corralled it and called a timeout before stepping out of bounds.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corralled
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Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Moroney, who sang covers, grabbed her guitar and riled up the crowd.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The woman, who is listed as a current or former girlfriend of Fleming’s, first petitioned for a court order against him in January 2025, alleging that Fleming had grabbed her by her scarf and used it to choke her, and threatened her for spreading rumors about him.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Known for producing first-round draft picks as pitchers, Harvard-Westlake has assembled a group of hitters this season that looks capable of producing lots of offense after a season-opening 15-1 win over Southlake (Texas) Carroll on Thursday at O’Malley Family Field.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Net-a-porter and Mr Porter veterans Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman have assembled their teams, set their strategies and begun rewriting the sites’ music for a new generation, and for one-time fans who may have drifted away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The night’s highlights for the Aztecs were largely confined to the closing minutes of the first half, when, with 6-6 Tae Simmons playing the 5 with four guards, the Aztecs went on a 14-3 run that gave them a 33-29 lead at the break.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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His girlfriend, a 31-year-old woman identified only by her last name, Arroyo, told police the couple was tied up and confined to a small room while two men made off with valuables from the residence and their car, a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, Surfer Magazine reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The good boy's sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The body camera footage has caught social media's attention since being released, with clips from the video circulating on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, garnering thousands of views.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The auto companies, however, say this data is collected with the intent to use the information to protect drivers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, said the agency also collected samples of the oil sheen, which are still being analyzed.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a pool and raised spa surrounded by a sundeck, along with a fire pit conversation area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2026
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Then Lewis snatched the inbound pass to get possession and UConn fouled up three.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Another pro-billionaire demonstrator eventually snatched the sign back.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Corralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corralled. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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