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Recent Examples of upperclassman
Briana Webb, one of the few upperclassmen on the team, led the Highlanders with 24 points.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
In Paschal’s last two seasons in 6A, the upperclassmen had a goal: Win one district game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Alabama football just signed the No. 2 recruiting class nationally, then retained several upperclassmen who had stay-or-go NFL decisions — only three juniors declared for the NFL Draft.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
At one point during the slide Friday, a group of upperclassmen Gophers huddled up on the court before foul shots as if to come up with something to help stop the bleeding.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
In Paschal’s last two seasons in 6A, the upperclassmen had a goal: Win one district game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
Alabama football just signed the No. 2 recruiting class nationally, then retained several upperclassmen who had stay-or-go NFL decisions — only three juniors declared for the NFL Draft.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
At one point during the slide Friday, a group of upperclassmen Gophers huddled up on the court before foul shots as if to come up with something to help stop the bleeding.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upperclassman
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Listen to this article BLOOMINGTON — When Nico Ronchetti arrived at Joliet Catholic as a freshman in 2021, the school had never won a state trophy in wrestling.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The redshirt freshman has been a consistent bright spot since entering the starting lineup in December, and he’s really rounded into form over the last month.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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To close the game, Boswell sophomore Seleste Massey’s two field goals helped the Pioneers maintain their lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2025
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Also chipping in for the Titans were seventh-place medalists in freshman Julius Villamil (106), along with sophomores Matthew Orbeta (138), and Bailey Holman (157).—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Arakawa, three decades Hackman’s junior, was a classical pianist.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The two reacquainted when Williams, a native of Kansas City, Mo., transferred to Country Day as a junior.—
Noah Perkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some of the best players in Boise State’s recent history had to take control of the team at some point as underclassmen.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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Saginaw Boswell Evan Bosch, Soph., G/F — Bosch is a rising talent and has already showcased his talents as an underclassman.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Idaho investigators found a three-person mixture of DNA under the 21-year-old University of Idaho undergrad's fingernails after she and three friends were killed in her off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 13, 2022, according to court filings.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Originally a spinoff of the NBC sitcom, A Different World first centered on Denise’s life as an undergrad at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college in Virginia.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Upperclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upperclassman. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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