corners 1 of 2

noun

plural of corner
1
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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2
as in intersections
a place where roads meet we'll meet at the corner tomorrow

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3
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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corners

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verb

present tense third-person singular of corner
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as in hogs

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as in fronts

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Recent Examples of corners
Noun
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s a magic to young adults aged 18 to 22 coming together from different corners of the world, bringing their diverse tastes to a campus. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The potential interruption in service to customers from the Central Coast to the upper corners of the Sierra Nevada could last through Saturday afternoon, the company said. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 In 1902, Joseph Asscher patented the original Asscher cut, with its distinctive square shape, cropped corners, and mesmerizing step-cut facets. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Sleep tech has become one of the busiest corners of the wearables market. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 The Broncos normally have the corners that can keep Smith-Njigba from going off. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Money is instead flowing into safer corners of the market such as healthcare and consumer staples, such as Club name Kimberly-Clark . — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 That’s raising concerns for the riskier, debt-heavy corners of the AI ecosystem. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners
  1. predicaments
  2. intersections
  3. milestones
  4. monopolizes
  5. fronts
  6. dilemmas
  7. climaxes
  8. approaches
Noun
  • The relentless rain associated with Hurricane Isaias didn’t stop some hikers from venturing onto trails and greenways in North Carolina, leading to life-threatening predicaments, officials say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On the screen, in a series of daredevil adventures, the actor had extricated himself from a hundred impossible predicaments.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of predicaments
Noun
  • At the same time, a traffic signal at Hazel Avenue and Folsom Boulevard was flashing in all directions, disrupting train signals at three additional intersections, Selenis said.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The group chose roads that would keep them moving, avoiding excessive stop-start riding at traffic lights and intersections wherever possible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Other manufacturers have reported hourly production targets, weekly output figures, and cumulative production milestones.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The move marks one of the biggest milestones yet in MDOT's Restore the Reuther project.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of milestones
Verb
  • The country also monopolizes global graphite, gallium mining production, and battery-grade material.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of monopolizes
Verb
  • The model fronts Awe Inspired’s Nocturne campaign for fall 2026, taking on Inanna, Persephone and Medusa across three chapters.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel fronts a pool and a scenic stretch of beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fronts
Noun
  • But aspects such as strong characters, emotional investment, aspirational and authentic journeys, contemporary tensions, real moral dilemmas and complex relationships are what keep you there.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • More broadly, the premiere sets up a deepening of Common Side Effects’ many dilemmas.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of dilemmas
Noun
  • The pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So take the chance to watch this fearlessly brutal movie, featuring a great performance from its leading lady and one of the bloodiest climaxes in horror history.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of climaxes
Verb
  • Furthermore, a 3 million metric ton diesel export volume approaches Russia's historical total monthly diesel exports.
    — , CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But there are ways to reduce risk if a shark approaches, scientists advise on the project website.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of approaches

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“Corners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corners. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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