uncorking

present participle of uncork

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncorking Kroger is uncorking a new in-store experience for shoppers, making wine more than just an item on the grocery list. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 More two-strike counts equal more defensive swings, more attempts to keep the at-bat going, rather than uncorking an aggressive swing that aims to inflict damage. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 May 2026 Someone had stashed a film camera in an apartment high above the plaza, capturing a scene of rowdy onlookers feasting on sausage sandwiches and uncorking bottles of wine as—after a series of delays—the blade dropped on Weidmann’s nape. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026 Kick off 2026 by uncorking a bottle of Napa Valley's finest. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026 Dual unlocks the ability to option the Performance Upgrade for $5,000 uncorking the motors for more power and speed. Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 Tyler is an upbeat, engaged presence, a blur of motion in a bow tie or snappy hat, delivering plates or uncorking bottles of wine. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorking
Verb
  • Hrgovic saw his opportunity, and pounced at the start of the ninth round, marching forward and unleashing heavy shots.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression after unleashing heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Texas.
    Josh Feldman, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.
    Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Vaccines were available, restrictions around social gatherings were loosening.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That hasn’t stopped Republicans from blasting Cooper over releasing 3,500 inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a civil rights lawsuit settlement.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The panelists also said the weekly release of TV episodes, bucking Netflix’s general convention of releasing full seasons in a binge-drop, was something that resonated with viewers.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Uncorking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorking. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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