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Recent Examples of uppercut
Plaschke delivers a vicious uppercut to his opponent.
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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
Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.
—Ars Technica, 9 Feb. 2025
In Salt Lake, that’s the equivalent of an uppercut to the chin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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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
Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.
—Ars Technica, 9 Feb. 2025
In Salt Lake, that’s the equivalent of an uppercut to the chin.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppercut
Noun
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Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Follow her adventures in drinks, parenting and roundhouse kicks on Instagram at @thesocalwinegal.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One focused on people with knee and hip osteoarthritis and found that resistance training not only builds strength but also reduces discomfort and improves mobility.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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The devastating one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 caused opportunities for new areas to be hit, primarily along the Florida and Georgia coasts.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair appears to be a strong one-two punch combo for Smith.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The primary for Democrats is just ramping up, meanwhile a heated primary between Paxton and Cornyn is in full-swing.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Each motion of his swing, once dissected, felt mechanical rather than instinctive.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The #Eagles’ trade for Tank Bigsby is in part due to a need for another kick returner, sources say.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sporting was awarded the spot kick after a video review revealed Shapi Suleymanov had been fouled while dribbling in on goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old can operate on either side of the defence, but is better known as a left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of trying for a Hail Mary throw into the end zone, Allen found Dalton Kincaid streaking across the field and made a pinpoint throw to the tight end with one second left.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The job cuts are permanent, and employees will not have bumping rights to other positions.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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These actions are a body blow to what remains of the postwar global trading rules.—
Wally Adeyemo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Potential price spikes would deliver a body blow to California motorists, who already pay the highest average price per gallon of gasoline in the country.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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