UNDERGRADS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

undergrads

noun

plural of undergrad

as in freshmen

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nonstudents

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Noun

Most of the time, being a twin has been indescribably wonderful for University of Miami soccer players Zoie and Kai Fontenot, freshmen from Long Beach, California, who just began their college careers together.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
To freshmen from then to now, whitewashing the rock(s) before the season has tended to create a sense of belonging and ownership.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

Hayes and Small are sophomores, while Scott is a junior transfer from South Alabama.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
That team featured a host of kids who are now freshmen and sophomores in high school, including Armani Ford, who is starting at quarterback for Plainfield South as a sophomore and has the Cougars off to a 3-0 start.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of sophomores

Noun

SoFi offers a variety of private student loans and refinancing options for undergraduates, graduate students, and parents.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Reaction from students and educators National surveys have found a rising share of undergraduates report emotional stress and mental health struggles severe enough that many have considered dropping out.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergraduates

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