AROUND THE CORNER Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

around the corner

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Definition of around the corner

as in impending

giving signs of immediate occurrence Her birthday is right around the corner.

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Recent Examples of around the corner The regular season is just around the corner, and this weekend the Niners are now tasked with cutting down their roster by nearly half. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 The fantasy football season is just around the corner, with most drafts taking place over the next three weeks leading up to NFL Kickoff on September 9. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 With fall just around the corner, Californians can look forward to shorter days, pumpkin spice drinks, changing leaves and, potentially, cooler temperatures. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Labor Day is just around the corner which means summer is officially winding down. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for around the corner

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“Around the corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/around%20the%20corner. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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