CORNERS Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

corners 1 of 2

noun

plural of corner

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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Relevance

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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of corner

as in hogs

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Recent Examples of corners

Noun

Jackdaw to have limited impact on energy bills The British government has faced criticism from some corners that its climate policies have hurt industry and energy security. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 The store’s furniture is entirely by female designers and architects, from Gae Aulenti, whose Stringe sofas are arranged into living room-like corners, to Patricia Urquiola, as well as Linde Freyatangelder, Stine Gam and Eny Lee Parker. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Really, about the biggest difference between them is that the Samsung has four square corners, and the Duo's screen is shaped like a capital D with rounded edges in the top- and bottom-right corners. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The anniversary lineup brings together international club names, returning Pitch favorites and a large contingent of Australian artists across house, techno, breakbeat, jungle, trance and other corners of electronic music. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 The homes will be located on 28 acres at the northeast and southwest corners of Kilgore Road and International Drive, according to a city staff report. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Massive steel ropes hidden in shafts at the corners of the buildings apply dynamic force to keep the new buildings steady. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corners

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

The current plan is to put in roundabouts at the Pitkin and Burnside intersections, and make intersection improvements where Main passes Bissell Street as well as Connecticut Boulevard.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Seven-day itineraries are stubbornly unhurried, timed around the intersections of sunlight and wildlife routines.

— Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intersections

Noun

The project has reached several key regulatory milestones on its path to full operation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The fee waivers are each contingent upon the project hitting certain milestones, and the revenue sharing would only occur if the project is completed and begins generating sales, hotel and card room tax revenues.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of milestones

Verb

Mazzoli, who fronts an electro-acoustic band in addition to her operatic career, selected the Saunders novel, turning the book into a close to three hour opera, with her longtime lyricist Royce Vavrek.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of fronts

Noun

Together, Frankenstein and The Vampyre remind us of literature’s power to probe the deepest questions of human existence, offering enduring insights into the ethical, social, and existential dilemmas that continue to shape our world.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026
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

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

As El Gouna approaches its 10th edition, Shawky says the next step is strengthening CineGouna’s international presence and developing more year-round activity beyond the annual festival.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
General view of tourists taking selfies at North Bund in Shanghai, China, as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the country.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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