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Recent Examples of uppercut
In Salt Lake, that’s the equivalent of an uppercut to the chin.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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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
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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The film eventually found its home at Paramount, and Heckerling allowed May the creative freedom to explore, adding flair to ensembles with quirky hats, bold colors and knee socks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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Getty Images The one-two punch of strong earnings and tame inflation helped propel the S&P 500 to a positive week — despite the latest tariff news on Friday putting a slight damper on the action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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By Julie Appleby | KFF Health News Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year — double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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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
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Stock up on your favorite flavor combos, making sure to include fruity, sweet, and even syrups with a little kick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The kicks come with many of the same comfortable designs as its beloved Oca Low sneakers that even Gabrielle Union has worn.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Drivers could simply raise their right hand to signal a move to the left.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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About all there is to Lyra is the bright star Vega, and a small parallelogram of much fainter stars just below and to the left of Vega.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Connecticut and 25 other states filed a lawsuit Monday to force the federal government to release $6.8 billion in education funds that states say the Donald J. Trump administration has no right to withhold.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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All retained their titles of prince and princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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