1
as in dilemma
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in intersection
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in milestone
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in to front
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of corner
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In North Tustin, where Steve Lawrence’s Trump booth and Sandra Robbie’s Harris booth have been peacefully coexisting on the same corner for months, Robbie brought candy for all (Hershey’s Kisses, peanut and plain M&Ms, and Milky Way bars).
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Just before she is cornered by Angel outside, the boy and girl drive up in Robyn’s car, coming to her rescue.
—Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for corner 
Noun
The Houston Astros currently have holes on both corners of their infield.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In North Tustin, where Steve Lawrence’s Trump booth and Sandra Robbie’s Harris booth have been peacefully coexisting on the same corner for months, Robbie brought candy for all (Hershey’s Kisses, peanut and plain M&Ms, and Milky Way bars).
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
On Friday, the 95th Air Assault Brigade cornered a Russian marine platoon near Zelenyi Shlyakh and wrecked it with drones, tanks, missiles and mines—reportedly destroying three BTR wheeled armored personnel carriers and killing 30 Russians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Just before she is cornered by Angel outside, the boy and girl drive up in Robyn’s car, coming to her rescue.
—Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for corner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
Noun
-
As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How Addressing The Core Issues Fellowships, workshops and coaching models have been created to address the pipeline dilemma and prepare BIPOC leaders for executive roles.Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
-
In fact, one 2017 study published in the Journal of Business Ethics found that greater knowledge about sustainability is a source of dilemma, tension, and paralysis for people trying to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
At least two-thirds of crash victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of cars turning left at intersections without traffic signals.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
-
Founded in 2011 by Lisa Lawson, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of high-quality coffee production and environmental responsibility.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The company entered a settlement agreement with Pivot Holding LLC, agreeing to pay $500,000 for milestone payments under a collaboration agreement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
The addition of Discover marks a significant milestone in LabX’s mission to inspire, educate, and engage audiences in the dynamic world of science.Discover Staff, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
But realistically, the usual suspects are going to hog the trophies.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
-
The bottom line Like an unwelcome ex-partner who shows up during the most inopportune times and refuses to leave, Treasury yields too have made a return and are hogging the market limelight.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Those three were involved in cargo and passenger traffic on the Bosphorus; the expansive lobby with a glass wall fronting the river was the city’s first modern cruise terminal, built in the 1940’s.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
-
The influencer is also known for her association with Balenciaga, having fronted the fashion house’s Le City handbag campaign earlier this year alongside Kim Kardashian and Nicola Peltz Beckham.Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
What’s unfortunate is that WWE is in a booking pickle because Gunther and Rhodes could use the momentum-building win at Crown Jewel.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
-
Poached from Chipotle at considerable expense, Niccol is in a pickle.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
However, the brain regions involved in social bonding—like the temporoparietal junction and cingulate cortex—are still active, which speaks to the importance of friendships in terms of social well-being.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
-
There was plenty of grunt to make emerging from junctions or joining highways safe, too.James Morris, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The Scorsese quote spooks him into coming up with an entirely new climax for Tecto, which will not feature the destruction of the bridge, rendering the crew’s journey entirely moot.Jack King, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
-
Come January, both Trump and Pelosi will be back in public office for the first time since 2021, when their feud reached a climax over his false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential race.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to corner
Thesaurus Entries Near corner
Cite this Entry
“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share