uncorked

Definition of uncorkednext
past tense of uncork

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncorked Seeing single-high coverage, Mahomes uncorked a ball deep down the field to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton for 45 yards — his longest completion since mid-November. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 But Maiava uncorked a deep pass to Corey Simms, who leaped in front of a Rutgers cornerback to catch it, then sprinted for an unexpectedly easy 52-yard touchdown. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 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 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 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
  • In April, Collins unleashed multiple fronts of attack at a news conference, handing out a 13-page dossier covering past Donalds associates, stock trades and votes in Congress.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Glambert rescued the tribute—the only singer who didn’t look one tiny bit nervous tackling this songbook, peacocking in a black-leather cape, and his confidence loosened everyone up onstage.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Teen-pregnancy rates have dropped dramatically, women have far more educational and professional opportunities, and social norms that stigmatized childlessness have loosened.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Viz Media and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions (ShoPro) released the material.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Porsche is best known for its traditional sports cars like the 911, but the automaker has released several longroofs over the years, including, over the last decade, variants of the Panamera and Taycan.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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