corrals 1 of 2

noun

Definition of corralsnext
plural of corral
as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals the horses live in our corral, along with a cow

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corrals

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verb

present tense third-person singular of corral
1
as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers corralled everyone in the conference room for a speech by the CEO

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2
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly corralled a scattering of stray pens and quickly stuffed them in the drawer to tidy the desk

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3
as in assembles
to bring together in one body or place corral all the members of the tour group in the lounge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrals
  1. grabs
  2. assembles
  3. lands
  4. gathers
  5. includes
  6. accumulates
  7. captures
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  • For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabs
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  • Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • There are no age restrictions, and guests can choose from a 30-minute adventure or a 60-minute one that lands on the ice for a bit of easy on-foot exploration.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of lands
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  • Much of the tension in the story gathers around the mystery of Bea’s unbreakable devotion to this man.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Brie and Jack chat with Charmaine at the beauty salon, where Brie gathers enough evidence for the restraining order.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathers
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  • Lively’s filing includes texts and emails between Baldoni and his PR team detailing their online strategy to damage Lively’s reputation, inflaming the negative narratives about Lively that were beginning to brew online.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That includes goals by Bunting and Philip Tomasino in the first period, as the Flyers were scrambling all around their own zone on both.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of includes
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  • While no longer active, the rover is providing researchers new data on how dust accumulates and evolves over time in the region.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Amyloid beta accumulates in your brain due to Alzheimer’s.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulates
Verb
  • That is to say, Pinterest captures a wealth of data and culturally translates it into something more meaningful.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This film captures the rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists, but also shines a light on how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden that comes with their success.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of captures
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