uncorked

Definition of uncorkednext
past tense of uncork

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncorked On the first play of Northwestern’s new era on offense, Michigan State transfer Chiles uncorked a 71-yard completion to star receiver Griffin Wilde to begin the Wildcats’ 34-18 win over South Dakota State. The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 During the Reds’ 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, De La Cruz uncorked one of the fastest throws in MLB history during an epic relay. Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The rookie center fielder then uncorked a 320-foot throw on a fly to first base to complete the double play. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, Forbes Travel Guide has uncorked some insider tips for sampling Napa’s finest wines, including joining a wine club and taking a local class. Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead, the bubbly was uncorked in honor of utilityman Tyler Tolbert. Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 From the top of the box, Ashour uncorked a swinger into the bottom-left corner of the net. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026 The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 On the second play of the spring game Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, quarterback Drake Lindsey uncorked a 74-yard completion to Cincinnati transfer receiver Noah Jennings to get to the 2-yard line. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorked
Verb
  • But Onslaught doesn’t interrogate or even look at the military industrial complex with much interest beyond the notion that its fictional super soldiers were created to be unleashed upon civilian populaces.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And these startling figures do not reflect the food crises that could be unleashed this year by rising energy and fertilizer prices, decreases in grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, and an intensifying El Niño weather pattern.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Things loosened considerably when an Argentina trip with polo player and model Nacho Figueras came up.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • However, after receiving some rain in July and August, most forests have loosened fire restrictions or done away with them altogether.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • First released in arcades in 1999, the game puts players behind the wheel of a fearless cabbie racing the clock through chaotic city streets — flying off ramps, dodging traffic, and chasing tips with punk-rock energy.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The White House has an opaque system in place where AI companies can voluntarily submit their latest models for government review up to 30 days before they are publicly released.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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