as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
the horses live in our corral, along with a cow
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as in houses
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 grabs
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 assembles
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 corrals
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Free parking is available in front of the corrals at the end of the street.
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Noah Daly
updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
At its heart is a magnificent wooden lodge—the second-largest west of the Mississippi—with a sprawling wraparound deck overlooking horse pastures and corrals.
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Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
The camera then cuts to shots — filmed by Jelly — of the couple’s pet cows, Crunch and S’more, escaping their corrals and running around as helpers try to get them back inside.
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2025
Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Bikes and scooters Those riding a non-licensed bike or scooter to the Fair can park in one of three free corrals on Fairgrounds.
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
The centerpiece of the property is a 2,300-square-foot ranch house, surrounded by a caretaker’s home, a barn, a four-car garage, sheds and corrals.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers — like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento — into one state.
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Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2026
That’s because the design of the shop corrals visitors through a specific pathway.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Sorrell lines one up the middle, but Boles easily corrals it for the force out at second.
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Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
The vortex is like a circular rushing river of wind that corrals the bitterest cold air up in the Arctic.
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
Unlike previous iterations, House of Fear corrals its 14 players under a single roof for the entirety of the competition.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
The black-and-white images by photographer Chris Colls, whose graphic style is reminiscent of Lagerfeld’s, also corrals all of the brand’s product lines, including the main collection; the menswear line; the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand produced and distributed by G-III, plus Karl Lagerfeld Jeans.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Standard practices with cattle can break the skin, including shearing and dehorning, or even moving them in and out of corrals can cause scrapes and cuts.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Free parking is available in front of the corrals at the end of the street.
—
Noah Daly
updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
At its heart is a magnificent wooden lodge—the second-largest west of the Mississippi—with a sprawling wraparound deck overlooking horse pastures and corrals.
—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
The camera then cuts to shots — filmed by Jelly — of the couple’s pet cows, Crunch and S’more, escaping their corrals and running around as helpers try to get them back inside.
—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2025
Cowboy and cowgirl hoots and hollers complement the rumbling of the massive animals’ hooves as they’re rounded up into the corrals.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Bikes and scooters Those riding a non-licensed bike or scooter to the Fair can park in one of three free corrals on Fairgrounds.
—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
The centerpiece of the property is a 2,300-square-foot ranch house, surrounded by a caretaker’s home, a barn, a four-car garage, sheds and corrals.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Goodman’s prose is clear rather than complex, and carefully calibrated to each of her characters; the book’s form corrals the natural speed of her sentences into act-length shapes that one moves around in one’s head like puzzle pieces.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers — like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento — into one state.
—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2026
That’s because the design of the shop corrals visitors through a specific pathway.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Sorrell lines one up the middle, but Boles easily corrals it for the force out at second.
—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
The vortex is like a circular rushing river of wind that corrals the bitterest cold air up in the Arctic.
—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
Unlike previous iterations, House of Fear corrals its 14 players under a single roof for the entirety of the competition.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
The black-and-white images by photographer Chris Colls, whose graphic style is reminiscent of Lagerfeld’s, also corrals all of the brand’s product lines, including the main collection; the menswear line; the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand produced and distributed by G-III, plus Karl Lagerfeld Jeans.
—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrals
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Use stakes or cages to support a 30 percent shade cloth that doesn't block too much light needed for healthy plants.
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Dorms, classrooms, feeding stations, training cages, trauma bays—all could easily fit on the ballroom site.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
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The crew assembles prominent figures from the Ghibli pipeline alongside newer talent.
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Travelers forward their confirmations, and the software assembles an organized trip timeline in one clear view, without the usual manual entry.
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Melissa Knicely, a public information officer with Animal Care and Control, said permitting has increased over the past decade as more residents seek fresh eggs and set up coops at home.
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Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.
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Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.
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Rodrigo collects her third career winner on the Official Albums, Official Albums Streaming, Official Albums Sales, Official Physical Albums and Official Vinyl Albums rundowns with her latest effort.
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How Often To Clean Your Dishwasher Food gradually accumulates and collects in spots like the drain, spray arms, and baskets, feeding mold and bacteria and reducing the flow of water.
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