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as in confining
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 grabbing
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 assembling
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 corralling
Unlike more traditional wedding venues, Airbnbs are not likely to have a planner fine-tuning on-site logistics or corralling reception chairs or tables.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Then Vinnie Pasquantino got aboard on a fielder’s choice as Mariners second baseman Cole Young had trouble corralling the baseball.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Video shows dozens of officers — some carrying riot shields — corralling the large group in the middle of the street.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Vintage silver sugar bowls, creamers, and tea cups are perfect for corralling bathroom items that are otherwise less-than-beautiful.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The long-running showcase features 7-10 minute sets from hungry, hard-working comics such as Nic Dean, Lane Lonion, Lizzy Wolfson, Sam Ellefson, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan, Mitch Jones and Austin Black, with Roy corralling the hilarity.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In the competitive districts, nearly two-thirds of voters disapprove of tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in corralling undocumented immigrants.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This tactic is also helpful for corralling smaller items that may easily roll off.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, they can be used for corralling any item that could become a focal point.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Then Vinnie Pasquantino got aboard on a fielder’s choice as Mariners second baseman Cole Young had trouble corralling the baseball.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Video shows dozens of officers — some carrying riot shields — corralling the large group in the middle of the street.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Vintage silver sugar bowls, creamers, and tea cups are perfect for corralling bathroom items that are otherwise less-than-beautiful.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The long-running showcase features 7-10 minute sets from hungry, hard-working comics such as Nic Dean, Lane Lonion, Lizzy Wolfson, Sam Ellefson, Phil Corridor, Kate McLachlan, Mitch Jones and Austin Black, with Roy corralling the hilarity.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In the competitive districts, nearly two-thirds of voters disapprove of tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in corralling undocumented immigrants.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This tactic is also helpful for corralling smaller items that may easily roll off.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Today, they can be used for corralling any item that could become a focal point.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corralling
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Cages were originally for holding birds or other animals, and then, by extension, for confining and punishing humans.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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It’s made clear that the chief antagonist is Philip, who starts off by griping that Madeleine isn’t confining herself to her half of the suite.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That means assembling the right team — CPA, estate planner, business attorney, wealth adviser and real estate expert — and helping the client slow down long enough to think clearly.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Blum noted how much the job of assembling movies has changed in recent years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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In addition to housing the festival, operated by De Niro and Rosenthal’s production company Tribeca Enterprises, the city raised many of this year’s directors and served as both character and backdrop for a slew of the films in the current slate.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The campaign is set on the streets of Los Angeles, catching Cameli in off-duty moments with candid, understated and personal imagery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Who will emerge as new quarterback Malik Willis’ biggest pass-catching threat?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Election workers collecting ballots from a drop box in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday found multiple mail-in ballots that had been burned, officials say.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In previous eras, collecting a prestigious bowl invitation was every team’s goal.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The concrete cap of a tomb encasing radioactive fallout now has cracks, and what’s beneath can rise from the dead.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Five people were arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a series of chain-snatching robberies in San Francisco, police said on Wednesday.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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All four keep impatiently cutting each other off, snatching the phone back and forth.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Corralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corralling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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