uncorked

Definition of uncorkednext
past tense of uncork

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncorked 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 One day into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers uncorked a series of rapid-fire moves. Dan Woike, New York Times, 13 July 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 Then Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goal scorer uncorked a vintage rocket on the power play and the Avs lost the lead with less than six minutes to play. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorked
Verb
  • That was before Bellinger unleashed an on-the-money rocket in the seventh inning of the series-opener against Boston.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The disaster unleashed deadly flooding, destroying homes, buildings and infrastructure and leaving scores dead.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Stein attributed the drop to a lengthening backlog for accounts receivable as Nvidia has loosened payment terms for its many backstopping deals.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, his back may have loosened more with each completion Daniels made last Friday.
    Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Styles went on to play two verses and choruses of the song, originally released in 1974, and told the crowd to sing along on the first chorus.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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