Thesaurus results for UNDERGRAD

undergrad

noun

Definition of undergrad

as in freshman

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Recent Examples of undergrad To achieve growth for both undergrad and graduate students, the admissions office is sending two staff members to India under memorandums of understanding and partnerships with organizations in that country. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 That will be limited to $20,000 per year or $65,000 over the lifetime of the undergrad program for that student. — Mekialaya White, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Curry was an undergrad at the University of Texas at Arlington and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Mendler, now 33, attended undergrad at the University of Southern California but dropped out without completing her degree. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrad

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Noun

Heintz, a recent graduate of Peters Township High School, was a freshman at PennWest California.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Rachal recently transferred to Notre Dame Prep of Sherman Oaks, where incoming freshman guard Zach White played.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of freshman

Noun

Then came an ankle injury that sidelined him in 2024, followed by shoulder surgery as a junior that sidelined him in 2025.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Senior linebackers Arturo Zarinana and Brock Rubicz combined for 181 tackles and are joined by three other returning starters, all juniors, in the box.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of junior

Noun

The Ducks are mostly leaning on strong recruiting and homegrown solutions, such as sophomore tackle Fox Crader, to replace three starters.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
When The Kite String Pops (1994) and their sophomore album Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996).

— Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sophomore

Noun

As an upperclassman, Frederique has learned the value of being more vocal and serving as a sounding board his teammates can rely upon.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Their musical talents were soon spotted by an upperclassman who rode the school bus with Dempsey.

— Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Definition of upperclassman

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