uncorked

Definition of uncorkednext
past tense of uncork

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncorked 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 Knicks fans, no strangers to letdowns, put their rare bottle of optimism back on the shelf, unsure whether it will be uncorked for the playoffs. Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026 Sam Darnold uncorked a bomb looking for speedy Rashid Shaheed on third down. February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorked
Verb
  • Joshua unleashed a flurry of fists and finished Prenga with a right hook, sending the Albanian through the bottom of the ropes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • However, that deal fell apart after the US unleashed a fresh wave of attacks on Iran in mid-July, following Iranian strikes on vessels in the choked Strait of Hormuz.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Relatedly, restitution may begin to address the pain that has become ubiquitous, an opportunity to unlatch the tentacle grips of oppression, which can be loosened through collective organizing, with something for everyone and not just a few.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Two weeks ago, his administration significantly loosened restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductor chips to the UAE, something Abu Dhabi has been wanting for years.
    Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Destiny’s Child released their fifth and final album, Destiny Fulfilled, in 2004.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • The county has not released estimates of how much each tax credit would be worth on average.
    Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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