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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
Today, they can be used for corralling any item that could become a focal point.
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Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Reid knew that corralling the votes inside the caucus might be difficult.
—Jon Ralston, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night.
—Raul Dominguez, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Sarr continued that stretch Saturday, corralling four steals — and recording Duke’s only block, which forced a shot-clock violation — in just 18 minutes.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
In addition to corralling luminaries like Ben Stiller, Lupita Nyong’o, and Mikhail Baryshnikov to present the awards to our winners, my responsibilities also included kicking things off with some introductory remarks about the evening’s purpose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
From corralling toddlers away from climbing the stairs 82 times, to convincing teens there is more to life than Snapping with their friends from their beds for 15 hours a day, there will be something here to help all parents through the break!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
There just might be a Christmas song for all tastes – jolly to melancholy – so corralling them into one list is not only futile, but impossible.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Spira was adept at corralling and motivating talent and staff alike – a valuable skill set for a man known for his nearly 20 grandchildren.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Reid knew that corralling the votes inside the caucus might be difficult.
—Jon Ralston, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night.
—Raul Dominguez, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Sarr continued that stretch Saturday, corralling four steals — and recording Duke’s only block, which forced a shot-clock violation — in just 18 minutes.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
In addition to corralling luminaries like Ben Stiller, Lupita Nyong’o, and Mikhail Baryshnikov to present the awards to our winners, my responsibilities also included kicking things off with some introductory remarks about the evening’s purpose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
From corralling toddlers away from climbing the stairs 82 times, to convincing teens there is more to life than Snapping with their friends from their beds for 15 hours a day, there will be something here to help all parents through the break!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
There just might be a Christmas song for all tastes – jolly to melancholy – so corralling them into one list is not only futile, but impossible.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Spira was adept at corralling and motivating talent and staff alike – a valuable skill set for a man known for his nearly 20 grandchildren.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corralling
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Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hearing the faint sirens of the white police officers who have been monitoring the area for no real reason, Kid attempts to blend into the party by grabbing the mic of the bored DJ—played by Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton—to freestyle.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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One of the most significant differences between the version shared on Cadillac’s social media channels and the television advertisement was the inclusion of more behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into assembling the car, from design to assembly.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city is assembling a new contractor team to ensure cost efficiency and accountability for this important project.—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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That represents a significant increase from the same period last year, when the detention facilities were housing roughly 3,000 people per day.—
Mathew Miranda
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hobart Historical Society received $3,840 for a rehabilitation assessment of the 1914 Carnegie Library housing the historical society through the Efroymson Family Endangered Places program.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This winter, there’s a roster of new cookbooks catching our team’s attention.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is catching flights, not feelings this year.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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But if property taxes are eliminated, Cordrey said being able to quickly convert into a city, and start collecting income taxes, would mean residents could keep their services.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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From learning to drive stick shift and collecting vinyl records to playing board games and writing handwritten notes, the shift suggests that even in a digital-first generation, there’s a growing appetite for slowing down—and staying human.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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This week the arriving athletes seemed more interested in getting accustomed to their free Samsung phones and using their own gestures to direct a robotic hand behind glass to pick up a plastic ball encasing a mystery Olympic pin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Natural thawing eliminates damage caused by trying to remove ice encasing stems of perennials and shrubs.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Zayn winning in Montreal after eating an RKO and a Razor’s Edge, then snatching the pin on Priest with a Helluva Kick, gave you the biggest pop and the clearest storyline payoff of the night.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Masked agents snatching preschoolers off the street and sending them to Texas detention centers serves none of those purposes.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Corralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corralling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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