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
  • The Commanders won’t likely be able to repeat the magical season Daniels and the offense had in 2024, when the Commanders unleashed him upon the league.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The senior, who committed to Maryland, unleashed a passing flurry on Winter Park in a big road win at Showalter Field.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Things loosened considerably when an Argentina trip with polo player and model Nacho Figueras came up.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Democrats hold just a five-percentage-point lead over Republicans about a month and a half out from the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new NBC News poll that was released on Sunday.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On New Year’s Eve, Lindsay checked herself into McLean Psychiatric Hospital, where she was treated for depression, and days later released seventeen days before the murder.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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