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as in predicaments
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the writers have gotten themselves into a corner on that TV show
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as in intersections
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
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as in milestones
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the president believes that we have turned a corner in the war on drugs
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Recent Examples of corners
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The right shrubs can turn low-light areas into the lushest part of your landscape—with layered foliage, dramatic texture, and blooms that brighten even the darkest corners.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026
The two were stranded at the corners when Betts bounced a grounder to Xander Bogaerts at shortstop.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
His apartment bookshelf is lined with photo albums in which the evolution of various street corners and Montreuil storefronts is shown in then-and-now snapshots, taken decades apart.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
Nurturing those relationships are just as important as trying to reach the masses in a world with so many niche corners.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Add Sticky Traps Inside Place sticky glue traps along walls or in corners as the last line of defense for snakes entering the home.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
But there are ongoing cases from other corners of the country.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
If needed, use an old toothbrush to scrub tight corners.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Noun
Be sure to drop into the sultry Pine Bar—all low lighting and dark corners—which specializes in wonderfully creative cocktails, delivered in whimsical locked boxes by suave waiters in red-velvet smoking jackets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The right shrubs can turn low-light areas into the lushest part of your landscape—with layered foliage, dramatic texture, and blooms that brighten even the darkest corners.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026
The two were stranded at the corners when Betts bounced a grounder to Xander Bogaerts at shortstop.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
His apartment bookshelf is lined with photo albums in which the evolution of various street corners and Montreuil storefronts is shown in then-and-now snapshots, taken decades apart.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
Nurturing those relationships are just as important as trying to reach the masses in a world with so many niche corners.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Add Sticky Traps Inside Place sticky glue traps along walls or in corners as the last line of defense for snakes entering the home.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
But there are ongoing cases from other corners of the country.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
If needed, use an old toothbrush to scrub tight corners.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
Noun
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Singapore’s Land Transport Authority reports that the system cut average travel times by 30% and reduced congestion at major intersections by 15%.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Multiple intersections will be expanded and enhanced, chief among them being the one at Naperville Road and Diehl Road, which is to be widened and resurfaced, Travia said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at the major career milestones of Adriano Goldschmied.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Weeks, a social media personality from Texas, often shares glimpses of their life together on her Instagram, including family outings and Emma's milestones.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Verb
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There was even one elitist host who fronts the least funny talk show on television — and to prove that point decided to devote an entire laugh-free segment on my column.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Today, Glover fronts the band POPSOUL, per her website.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The doctor–patient relationship is also frequently beset by dilemmas and decisions beyond the pathology at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Noun
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That climaxes in a kaleidoscope of styles where Esteban, directing one scene, erupts in fury, reverting to a verbal and physical violence which Emilia obviously knew and suffered as child, Sorogoyen explains.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Via one of popular music’s most stratospherically elevating climaxes, the song shifts into gospel overdrive with the explosive entrance of disco’s mightiest, most visceral vocalist, Loleatta Holloway.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Verb
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One route involves interpolation, recontextualization, and refocusing; the other approaches transposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The Butcher's Grind Cheeseburger is topped with cheddar cheese and pickles, and the Italian Sausage comes loaded with onions and vinegar peppers on a hoagie roll.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Beer drinkers have been putting pickles and pouring pickle juice into brews for a long time.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Corners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corners. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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