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Recent Examples of uppercut
The sequence opened with Christie’s infamous uppercut of Lakers forward Rick Fox during a 2002 preseason game, which included a brawl that spilled into the locker room tunnel.
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fans have tried to point out instances in which the former heavyweight champ could have easily knocked out Paul with an uppercut; some have said that Tyson was biting on his gloves to keep himself from going wild in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Super Salt Papi seasoned King Kenny with a nasty uppercut on a counter shot that sent his rival spiraling into the corner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Some fans have tried to point out instances in which the former heavyweight champ could have easily knocked out Paul with an uppercut; some have said that Tyson was biting on his gloves to keep himself from going wild in the ring.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
Super Salt Papi seasoned King Kenny with a nasty uppercut on a counter shot that sent his rival spiraling into the corner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppercut
Noun
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This was like absorbing a roundhouse punch from Mike Tyson during Tyson’s prime.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chicago waived him after a knee injury sidelined him in February.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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Powell, however, never seemed to find his rhythm after suffering a midseason left knee injury, followed by a hamstring strain.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Noun
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This heady one-two punch of opium and alcohol was widely used to knock out pain or discomfort, whatever the cause.—
Sam Kelly,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The Bears envision Loveland and veteran Cole Kmet emerging as one of the NFL’s best one-two punches at tight end.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The catcher sought help over the winter to correct some bad habits in his swing, something just about every player does at some point.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Over 20 lawmakers from the Freedom Caucus, SALT Caucus, and swing districts have come out with red lines on the reconciliation bill.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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Hall, who in 2003 returned kicks for a touchdown in four straight games, was also selected to the Chiefs’ Hall of Fame in 2023.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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The sweet and tangy fruit gets an unexpected kick from the jalapeño chile.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Two young pitchers should be enough to acquire what’s left of Ozuna’s $16 million contract.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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It is reviled on the left for hurting poor people and reviled on the far-right for not going far enough to cut spending.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Emma Collum is an attorney and women’s rights advocate.—
Emma Collum,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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But advocates for migrants, LGBTQ+ rights activists and others were left shaking their heads and vowing to find other ways to keep fighting on issues that went against them.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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For such a perfectionist, that must have been a body blow.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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After each body blow delivered, Williams bellowed from the depths of his confidence.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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