cornered

past tense of corner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornered
Verb
  • Probably her most famous photo, an only-in-New-York moment, depicts a heavily garbed Hasidic Jew who has somehow wandered onto a nudist beach at Jacob Riis Park, in Queens, only to be accosted by a stark-naked posing bodybuilder.
    Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Three snaps into his outing, when an Eagles safety banged him a moment after an incompletion, Kelce whirled in anger and accosted him.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Internationally, other cities have confronted and overcome similar challenges by optimizing workforce models, adopting phased planning, and leveraging standardized designs.
    Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • By 2024, the Red Sea faced an unprecedented shipping crisis and a decline in traffic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some have even dared to question whether Connor Bedard is the answer to the Hawks’ future.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Or the enduring image of the left fielder swooping two rows into the stands in Chicago for a catch, and the poetry of him throwing out 102 runners who shouldn’t have dared him.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Cornered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornered. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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