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a person in the second year of high school or college
She's a sophomore in high school.
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Recent Examples of sophomores
Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Riverdale Ridge lost its top two quarterbacks to injury in the opening game, and Voorhees was coaching all freshmen and sophomores — many of whom had never played football before.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
There are also nine sophomores, four juniors and one senior.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
If Wagner takes a step forward and both Knox and Richmond progress as sophomores, there’s enough talent here to win the SEC.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Reports to the Education Department showed that, over the past decade, about 90% of them made it through their first year, and 97% of CAMP sophomores returned to campus for their junior year.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The sophomores both missed each of the Hurricanes’ past two games against Bethune-Cookman and USF.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Riverdale Ridge lost its top two quarterbacks to injury in the opening game, and Voorhees was coaching all freshmen and sophomores — many of whom had never played football before.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
There are also nine sophomores, four juniors and one senior.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
If Wagner takes a step forward and both Knox and Richmond progress as sophomores, there’s enough talent here to win the SEC.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In all, Reeves said Hill-Murray started two freshmen and four sophomores on offense Friday and six sophomores on the defensive side of the ball.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Reports to the Education Department showed that, over the past decade, about 90% of them made it through their first year, and 97% of CAMP sophomores returned to campus for their junior year.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The sophomores both missed each of the Hurricanes’ past two games against Bethune-Cookman and USF.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomores
Noun
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That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Qualifications The internship is open to rising or current sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduating seniors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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There is much the 17-year-old has had to adapt to since joining from the Düsseldorf Panthers last summer, a team in the German Football League (GFL) juniors.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, when the students reached the platform the second time, Dylan had vanished.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the afternoon of April 15, several students, including the Kamos’ son, were in the school’s auditorium for a rehearsal for the school play.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Sophomores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomores. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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