corners 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cornersnext
plural of corner
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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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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 Synonyms for corners
  1. intersections
  2. milestones
  3. dilemmas
  4. faces
  5. pickles
  6. landmarks
Noun
  • Officials are evaluating the possibility of raising the time pedestrians have to cross intersections and installing one to two new signals at points with heavy pedestrian traffic.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Her research examines the intersections of gender, politics, and culture, and her forthcoming book recounts the history of the American men’s rights movement.
    Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Organizations that tailor benefits communication by generation, career stage and personal milestones can guide employees toward better choices, driving higher satisfaction and cost efficiency.
    Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating their milestones.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Yet, with these advancements come significant ethical dilemmas—bias in algorithms, job displacement, privacy concerns and potential misuse of technology.
    Izabela Lundberg, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Verb
  • Johnson faces the task of implementing this single-package strategy with a slim Republican majority.
    Adeola Adeosun, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • However, the report also reveals that the state faces certain challenges, including a high suicide rate among seniors and a shortage of home health care workers.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of faces
Noun
  • Specialties include the Reuben and the Hook ’Em Up, an onion roll filled with pepper beef, turkey, salad, and pickles.
    Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Standard toppings include lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, American and hot pepper cheeses, Miracle Whip mayonnaise and mustard served on an onion roll.
    Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of pickles
Noun
  • The town square features restaurants, boutiques and historic landmarks like the 19th-century Moore County Courthouse and the Moore County Old Jail Museum.
    Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Along with landmarks like the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica, tourists should make time to visit local businesses, which give insight into the city’s distinct personality.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of landmarks
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cornering

corners

cornerstone

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