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Recent Examples of underclassman
The roster spots feature nine underclassmen, most of whom haven’t had a catch during their young careers.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Although a change to allow players to declare early is unlikely, enough underclassmen are tempting pro prospects right now, headlined by Strong.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Right-handed underclassmen Matthew Jenkins and Caden McDonald are the most likely starters, having not pitched over the weekend.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The transfer portal and the ability to earn NIL money anywhere, immediately, has only complicated the early-entry decision for underclassmen in college football.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Although a change to allow players to declare early is unlikely, enough underclassmen are tempting pro prospects right now, headlined by Strong.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Right-handed underclassmen Matthew Jenkins and Caden McDonald are the most likely starters, having not pitched over the weekend.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 May 2025
The transfer portal and the ability to earn NIL money anywhere, immediately, has only complicated the early-entry decision for underclassmen in college football.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underclassman
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Beals was involved with the Student Senate her junior and senior years and was part of the Link Crew, an organization that helps freshmen assimilate to high school, as an upperclassman.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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His talent transcends the notion that upperclassmen typically dominate high school athletics, given more time to progress physically and gain experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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The freshman outfielder also paced the team with 18 steals.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Announced during the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament in early April, that ban made headlines regarding then-Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, a native of South Sudan.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Ella Mae Lipp, IF, Dr. Joaquin Garcia sophomore: Lipp had a breakout season, batting .441 with 27 RBIs.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Redshirt sophomore Jamal Roberts, who scored the game-winning touchdown in Mizzou’s 21–17 win over Auburn on Oct. 19, remains in the mix, along with freshman Marquise Davis and redshirt junior Tavorus Jones.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2025
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Even the biggest Pacquiao fan can admit, the odds are against the newly inducted Hall-of-Famer to pull off the win against a man who is 16 years his junior, but most are interested enough to tune in to see.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Fast enough to run with tight ends in the slot and twitchy enough to beat offensive linemen at the point of attack, Campbell is a great blitzer and boasts big-time potential as a junior.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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She's heard from recruiters that the labor market is flooded by both recent undergrads and masters' students looking for work.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Yale is in the process of building a new drama school building, which will house Yale Rep, the grad and undergrad programs, and is set for groundbreaking in 2026.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underclassman. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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