as in upperclassman
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of underclassman
How could an undersized, underclassman quarterback coming off a serious knee injury fend off a QB who’d received offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Miami and Notre Dame?
—
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Byron Nelson Berkley Smith, sophomore G As an underclassman, Smith is already receiving interest from colleges and has an offer from Abilene Christian.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Zuhn, a senior, is a two-year team captain and in his fourth year as a starter; Bisontis is an underclassman and will have an NFL decision to make after the season.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Throughout the video, two older players take turns grabbing the underclassman’s head and forcing each of their groins into his face as at least two more players cheer.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underclassman
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Byron Nelson Berkley Smith, sophomore G As an underclassman, Smith is already receiving interest from colleges and has an offer from Abilene Christian.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Zuhn, a senior, is a two-year team captain and in his fourth year as a starter; Bisontis is an underclassman and will have an NFL decision to make after the season.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Throughout the video, two older players take turns grabbing the underclassman’s head and forcing each of their groins into his face as at least two more players cheer.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underclassman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underclassman
Noun
-
The current upperclassmen have helped return the program to being competitive.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Possessing the game intelligence of an upperclassman, the freshman is an important part of the Wranglers' offense.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Virginia Tech second baseman Ethan Ball’s 16 home runs are the most by a freshman in a power conference.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the story of college freshman and aspiring writer Margo (Elle Fanning) who gets knocked up by her English professor (Michael Angarano) and decides to drop out and keep the baby.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
The sophomore belted a 2-1 pitch to collect her third consecutive, game-winning hit in the playoffs.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
-
With the game tied at 2-2 in the ninth, Johnson, a redshirt sophomore who starred at Monte Vista High and Cuesta JC, delivered the shot heard around college baseball.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
-
The two have been starters for Arleta since their freshman season, with Vasquez Duran playing center field before moving to shortstop to join Sandoval in the infield as a junior.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
-
At the end of Friday’s preliminary competition, Hernandez and five other high jump contenders sprawled on their stomachs beneath the high jump tent, cheering on West Ranch junior Avery Prestridge and La Jolla junior Anastasia Volkov in a jump-off for the final qualifying spot.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
Busch met his future wife, Samantha, a Purdue University undergrad who was working as a promotional model—and had no idea who the famous driver was — at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2007.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
-
About 100 undergrad students are accepted each year, and tuition is just under $70,000.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underclassman. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
