Thesaurus results for RIGHT-HANDER

right-hander

noun

Definition of right-hander

as in uppercut

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Recent Examples of right-hander Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (12-9) allowed an unearned run over six innings with three hits, two walks and five strikeouts. — CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026 The right-hander won his fourth straight start and has surrendered two runs over his last 23 innings. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 The Dodgers opened scoring with a Josue De Paula three-run home run against Eury Perez in what was the latest rough outing for the young right-hander. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026 There could be some games the Cubs consider different approaches in which Assad could factor in, Counsell said, but for the most part the right-hander is part of the relief group. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right-hander

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Noun

Song landed the powerful right uppercut as Nurmagomedov appeared to be shooting for a takedown.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
If Clase’s home run in the second was an uppercut, then Toronto’s offense in the third was a barrage of jabs.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of uppercut

Noun

His arrest report also states that Hunter strangled the woman with his knee while pinning her to the floor.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The news comes roughly a month after fellow receiver Ricky Pearsall had knee surgery that knocked him out for the season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of knee

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Sogard followed with another single, and Jarren Duran battled Bassitt to a full count, frustrated with a check swing call, before drawing a walk to load the bases.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ran into another politically sensitive issue during a swing through Iowa.

— James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of swing

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Not to be confused with inverted full backs, an inverted winger is a wide player who is used on the opposite side of the pitch to their strong foot — so a left-footer on the right or a right-footer on the left.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
If something is shared with the Public Service Commission, should not the public have every right to that information?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of right

Noun

That’s Khn, the guitarist and bassist, on the left; Klek is the drummer holding down the kit on the right.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Running back Kenneth Walker rushed up the middle only to find a wall, then kicked the run outside to the left and dashed up the sideline for a 60-yard touchdown.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of left

Noun

This saw typically requires more maintenance than a sidewinder saw to keep it in good condition.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
The sidewinder, or the side volley as some like to call it, is the modern way for a goalkeeper to distribute a ball out of the hands.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of sidewinder

Noun

That was just the latest roundhouse punch in the trade war that flared up again after talks between the two allies and neighbors unexpectedly collapsed Friday.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
McGregor’s first fight in five years lasted only 1 minute, 9 seconds because of a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of roundhouse

Noun

The deaths from the World Trade Center marked a huge body blow to Rockville Centre, which suffered more losses than many other communities in the tri-state area.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Shelton on the front foot, chasing Alcaraz around the court with body blow serves and driving strokes into the corners, getting the early break again.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of body blow

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