underclassman

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Recent Examples of underclassman Now, middle school and underclassmen athletes have new role models within their community that prove success at the highest level is attainable. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025 There are still two Ohio State underclassmen who still need to announce their intentions regarding this year’s draft: cornerback Davison Igbinosun and linebacker Sonny Styles. Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Some of the best players in Boise State’s recent history had to take control of the team at some point as underclassmen. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2025 Saginaw Boswell Evan Bosch, Soph., G/F — Bosch is a rising talent and has already showcased his talents as an underclassman. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underclassman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underclassman
Noun
  • So who are the five upperclassmen who have taken their Lafayette public school to the upper-echelon of California high school basketball?
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The Broncos’ secondary looks pretty set with returning players, but with the bulk of those players being upperclassmen, Smith could be one for the future.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
  • But the team failed to capitalize on freshman Laurel Gonzalez’s ability to control 11 draws, which contributed to a 17-10 advantage on draws.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Wells was named California Collegiate Athletic Association Player of the Year after averaging 22.4 points per game as a sophomore at Sonoma State.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Now Silva, a rising sophomore, should get the first crack at replacing Prince at center.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced in 2021 that the then-high school junior had joined the county’s youth advisory council.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The 20-year-old junior said law enforcement officers escorted him and other students out of the library with their hands over their heads.
    Nick Valencia, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Other than sports, Patrick served in the U.S. military, being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force following his undergrad at George Washington University.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • She was introduced to LSD in 1965, while an undergrad at UC Berkeley.
    John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underclassman. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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