uppercut

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Recent Examples of uppercut Frazier obliged, surprising Ali with a cross and an uppercut from his supposedly weak right arm. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025 Paul missed a running uppercut in the corner, then Cena hit a sitout facebuster, again for a two-count. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Plaschke delivers a vicious uppercut to his opponent. Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025 When the bout restarted, Davis got right back into range and returned to throwing big uppercuts that put Johnson back on the canvas. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uppercut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppercut
Noun
  • The property was built on the site of an old steam locomotive roundhouse, and the original semi-circular stone wall runs through the new building.
    Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hold for 30-60 seconds, focusing on keeping pressure in the midfoot and the knee aligned with your toes.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Offensively, the Ladycats boast a powerful one-two punch in senior Alyssa Todd and junior Kaelee Berkley.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The giftable set packs a one-two punch with the help of the brand’s Super Fade Discoloration Serum and Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond losing Alt and Slater, swing tackle Trey Pipkins III has missed time with a knee injury.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In 2015, South Korea's state-run National Pension Service (NPS), the largest shareholder in Samsung C & T, became the swing vote in approving a controversial merger between Samsung C & T and Cheil Industries amid allegations of political pressure .
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Each turkey is infused with the signature Cajun spices that make Popeyes famous, bringing just the right kick to your holiday table.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Even with Little's kick Sunday, the Jaguars are below average, in part because Little has two misses (one against San Francisco) from 47 yards.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To the left, a playroom with a Billard Nicolas table evoke a sense of shared play, while vintage exhibition posters infuse the room with colorful energy.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • But Polanco said in modern populist politics, on the left and right, a deep resume doesn't hold as much sway with voters.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu also won a Gold Glove -- for the second straight year -- leaving Duran as the odd man out defensively.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The tariff hike provoked an immediate outcry in the U.K., with the country's beleaguered steel industry already suffering a number of body blows, including steelworks closures leading to thousands of job losses, and U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel exports to the States.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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