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Recent Examples of uppercut
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.
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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
Three weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart clobbered Darnold in the helmet with a right uppercut.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
If a 100% tax was a stiff jab in the effort to keep Chinese EVs off U.S. roads, the Biden administration just dropped a decisive uppercut.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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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
Three weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart clobbered Darnold in the helmet with a right uppercut.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
If a 100% tax was a stiff jab in the effort to keep Chinese EVs off U.S. roads, the Biden administration just dropped a decisive uppercut.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppercut
Noun
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When Cobra Kai completed its first roundhouse kick back in 2018, diehard fans of The Karate Kid movies of the ‘80s didn’t know what to expect.—
Demetrius Patterson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists said as time went on a larger settlement was built, including the construction of a roundhouse and multiple enclosures, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ware will be available to make his return after missing the last three games because of a left knee sprain.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ernest Jones, Seahawks Jones, 25, underwent minor knee surgery after the season.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The coach slides winger Sam Reinhart, who has formed a dynamic one-two punch on the top line with Barkov, to a line with Lundell and winger Eetu Luostarinen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the one-two punch of The Scarlet Letter and Striptease, critics and audiences seemed to be determined not to let Moore succeed even in a crowd-pleaser like Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Highs to lows The Dow Industrials had a 1.7% swing from high to low on Tuesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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For the present study, the researchers worked from the hypothesis that epilepsy and BD share some common mechanisms, given that some antiseizure medications are useful in stabilizing mood and preventing extreme swings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
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This weeknight dinner dishes up a little kick and a whole lot of comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slower kicks mean less propulsion and, once again, a tendency to sink.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Throughout his career, Newsom has been a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, often pushing his party further to the left on the issue.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the left, these concerns center on potential discrimination based on someone’s identity, while the right is more concerned with discrimination based on viewpoint.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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Noboa has sought to crack down on Ecuador’s spiraling security crisis since becoming president in 2023, declaring several states of emergency and designating 22 criminal organizations as terrorist groups, moves that have prompted criticism from some rights groups domestically and abroad.—
Ana Maria Canizares,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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By retaining Smith despite a timetable that has him out the balance of the season and beyond, the Heat retained the right to therefore match outside offers in free agency, provided a qualifying offer is put in place by that June deadline.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Arie Garcia-Evans and her Waubonsie Valley basketball teammates were on the ropes after absorbing more than a few literal body blows against Bolingbrook in the Class 4A sectional semifinals on Tuesday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stevenson dropped Padley three times in the ninth round with body blows before his corner threw in the towel.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uppercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercut. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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