uppercuts

noun

plural of uppercut
as in lefts

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  1. counterpunches
  2. knees
  3. hands
  4. rights
  5. swings
  6. shivers
  7. punches
  8. haymakers
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • Durant bumped knees with a teammate during Wednesday’s practice in Houston and couldn’t move his knee well during pregame testing, Udoka said.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of knees
Noun
  • While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of hands
Noun
  • The UConn Foundation will be looking for naming-rights revenue opportunities for the fields, which will allow the team to work outdoors more often.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Carlson opted to test free agency and signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Ducks dealt his rights to the Carolina Hurricanes.
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of rights
Noun
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of swings
Noun
  • This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026
Definition of shivers
Noun
  • Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • In a heavyweight battle between two of the nation’s top programs, Georgia needed to find a way to connect on enough haymakers to eventually land the decisive blow against the Longhorns.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Definition of haymakers
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“Uppercuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppercuts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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