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undergrad

noun

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as in freshman

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Recent Examples of undergrad To achieve growth for both undergrad and graduate students, the admissions office is sending two staff members to India under memorandums of understanding and partnerships with organizations in that country. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 That will be limited to $20,000 per year or $65,000 over the lifetime of the undergrad program for that student. — Mekialaya White, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Curry was an undergrad at the University of Texas at Arlington and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Mendler, now 33, attended undergrad at the University of Southern California but dropped out without completing her degree. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrad

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Heintz, a recent graduate of Peters Township High School, was a freshman at PennWest California.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Rachal recently transferred to Notre Dame Prep of Sherman Oaks, where incoming freshman guard Zach White played.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of freshman

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The band formed in New York City in 1973, and disbanded for the first time in 1978 after the release of their sophomore album.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
Both films earned roughly $9 million in their sophomore outings (with each suffering a 60% decline from their respective debuts), so the final order on box office charts won’t be confirmed until Monday.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of sophomore

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As an upperclassman, Frederique has learned the value of being more vocal and serving as a sounding board his teammates can rely upon.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Their musical talents were soon spotted by an upperclassman who rode the school bus with Dempsey.

— Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

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