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Definitions

around the corner

ADJECTIVE
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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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Does this mean a 2% inflation rate is just around the corner?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The massive SpaceX IPO is just around the corner.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Once they’re in our grip, we hum on pleasant nervous energy all weekend, watching the sky turn lilac at dusk, eating Taiwanese takeout from around the corner, wondering when things will return to normal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

I stop at the bottom of the stairs and peek around the corner.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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