Definitions

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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"You don't know what's around the corner… I'm happy to be alive and healthy and fit again and I never take that for granted."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

He has yet to face a penalty here, but with the U.S. already assured of a spot in the knockout rounds, potential game-deciding shootouts are just around the corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Tesla declined a fraction, after falling 3% on Tuesday, with Elon Musk’s massive SpaceX initial public offering just around the corner.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In all the confusion, a kid who looks like a kindergartener toddles around the corner.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

around the corner

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