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
  • In 1997, Stewart was pictured wearing overalls, an oversized barn jacket, and over-the-knee mud boots with her arm wrapped around the neck of a cow.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Keeping your heel down, bend your front knee to touch the wall without your heel lifting.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 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
  • During Went’s fellowship at Playwrights Realm between 2018-2019, Went expanded that script into what eventually became the five-hour final product — a big swing to take in the theatrical world as attention spans have notoriously decreased among audiences.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
  • After a buzzy stretch for resale while the broader market has been soft, chief executive officer Rati Levesque painted a picture of The RealReal as a company at the vanguard of a massive swing.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Any kick that is caught or lands in the landing zone must be returned, while any kick that falls short of the landing zone will be ruled a touchback and spotted at the returning team’s 40-yard line.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The spicy tuna had a gentle kick, the macadamia nuts added a pleasant crunch, and the maguro and unagi on top tied everything together with a subtle richness.
    Evan Moore November 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Automation can go in either of these directions; that’s why the task of the left is to create social and cultural conditions in which the benign and constructive aspects of technology and automation are primary.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • One seemed to approach him head-on, while the other two hit him from the left and right.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The men also spoke about going on strike to demand basic rights, including communication with the outside world.
    Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Inside the store, shelves to the right of the entrance are stacked with nonperishable foods, hygiene products, pet food and donated blankets and sweaters, Smith said.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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