freshman

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Recent Examples of freshman The Tigers played him as a wideout during his freshman season, then transitioned him to the slot ahead of his breakout season in 2023. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025 The 19-year-old guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his productive freshman season. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 Charlie Cerrato attended Fallston High as a freshman. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2025 Johnson has been labeled as the best shooter in the draft class after averaging 19.9 points per game on nearly 40 percent shooting from distance as a freshman for Texas. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for freshman
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Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • These tools power cybercrime, automating sophisticated attacks and enabling novices to deploy phishing, malware or social engineering campaigns with ease.
    Skip Sanzeri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Bustamante’s previous experience in Madrid helped shape her approach heading into the rookie test.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Then, the rookie candidates turn around to see the veterans they're paired with standing behind them for the big reveal.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • She will be joined by fellow Shrek franchise veterans Mike Myers (Shrek) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey), as well as a newcomer to the cast: Zendaya, who will voice Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Gerard Butler, who played Viking chief Stoick the Vast, is also back — and he’s joined by newcomers Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The Cobbler shaker features three pieces and is the most common for home use and beginner bartenders.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
  • Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Through the conservancy, Morgan and Silk were introduced to the architect Lawrence Brink, an original Wright apprentice.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Born in the Bronx, Neuwirth served as a photography apprentice in New York City before opening his own studio and moving to Hollywood after a photo assignment in Puerto Rico ignited his passion for filmmaking.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025

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“Freshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshman. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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