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
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
Take the Dana Point Trolley to stop S3, ride your e-bike and park in the corrals provided by Doheny Bike, or ride your skateboard.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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 map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers, like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento into one state.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
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
Take the Dana Point Trolley to stop S3, ride your e-bike and park in the corrals provided by Doheny Bike, or ride your skateboard.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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 map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers, like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento into one state.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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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Hanging pots from the railing using wire plant cages is a great way to easily grow greens and herbs.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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At times, the children were chained to their beds or put in cages for breaking house rules.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The man grabs her and also takes her cell phone.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Turquoise Health assembles price data by grouping codes for services together using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Darius Tahir,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Witherspoon shouted in the same way Captain America assembles the Avengers.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the photos were his pups, chicken coops covered in snow and David trekking through the terrain with a walking stick.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Researchers found that parents bought items ranging from jiu jitsu to dance lessons, sewing machines to snowshoes, chicken coops to drum sets.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Although the paint job catches the eye, the new stands, which cost about $87,000 each, have several features that will be helpful to lifeguards and beachgoers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Your keen insight catches what others miss — even a small domestic shift can turn nagging stress into quiet stability that feeds body and mind!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one corner of the dance floor, an immigrant defense group collects sign-ups for trainings while Renee Rapp’s vocals bounce off of frenetic bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts say a small taste of fresh, clean snow from the top layer is usually low risk, but snow collects hidden pollutants.—
Isabel Lopez,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Corrals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrals. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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