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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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The Baltimore Streetcar Museum operates on its former Falls Road headquarters and announced plans to refurbish the line’s roundhouse.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Milano dropped to one knee and popped the question while on stage at Howard’s 100th homecoming.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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Injuries – including a knee injury in the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals – have cost Beckham playing time.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Tyreek Hill and Waddle give them a unique one-two punch outside.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
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
Noun
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Willits, from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School, is a switch-hitter who is expected to develop a power swing.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Teach children to recognize coyotes and to go inside the house (do not run) or climb up on a swing or deck and yell if they are approached.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said the rights office was not able to attribute responsibility for the killings.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The leader of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed, Iranian state television reported, in a major body blow to Tehran’s governing theocracy and an immediate escalation of the nations’ long-simmering conflict.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 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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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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