upperclassmen

plural of upperclassman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upperclassmen
Noun
  • That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Robinson opted to remain in Fort Worth with fellow sophomores Jace Posey, David Punch and Malick Diallo.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The defense has sophomores Shawn O’Brien and Zion Yeboah, who are former club teammates from Temecula, on the wings.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Girls soccer Sophomore Caoilainn Knight had two goals and an assist, while juniors Jenna Lehane and Ariana Rocci (two goals apiece) each added a spark as Blue Hills (10-2-2) cruised to a 6-0 shutout of Old Colony in the Mayflower Athletic Conference.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Upperclassmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upperclassmen. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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