around the corner

ADJECTIVE

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjacent convenient

STRONG

abutting adjoining approaching handy impending nearest neighboring nigh warm

WEAK

across the street at hand contiguous give or take a little hard by immediate imminent in spitting distance in the ball park near-at-hand nearly next proximate under one's nose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant far

STRONG

remote

WEAK

away far-off faraway

Example Sentences

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“Bill—Mr. President—took me around the corner, and there were three Secret Service agents behind him, all of them looking at me. The president asked me what my intentions were.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

During February's Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica, Vinicius had put Real Madrid 1-0 up in the second half, before being booked for an excessive celebration where he danced around the corner flag.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

An officer responding to a call pulled Blessing over around the corner from Donut Plus on Erringer Road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Now, that date is just around the corner and the New England Patriots are the heavy favorites to pounce first.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

As soon as she thinks the nosebleeds are under control, another one is just around the corner.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

around the corner

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