as in unleashed
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
uncorked her emotions once she was alone in her room
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Recent Examples of uncorked
There are no adoring fans, no champagne bottles to be uncorked, and no trophies to be lifted.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
From the top of the box, Ashour uncorked a swinger into the bottom-left corner of the net.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
On the second play of the spring game Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, quarterback Drake Lindsey uncorked a 74-yard completion to Cincinnati transfer receiver Noah Jennings to get to the 2-yard line.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Then Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goal scorer uncorked a vintage rocket on the power play and the Avs lost the lead with less than six minutes to play.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Knicks fans, no strangers to letdowns, put their rare bottle of optimism back on the shelf, unsure whether it will be uncorked for the playoffs.
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Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
Sam Darnold uncorked a bomb looking for speedy Rashid Shaheed on third down.
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February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
This man uncorked history to find out.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
From the top of the box, Ashour uncorked a swinger into the bottom-left corner of the net.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
On the second play of the spring game Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, quarterback Drake Lindsey uncorked a 74-yard completion to Cincinnati transfer receiver Noah Jennings to get to the 2-yard line.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Then Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goal scorer uncorked a vintage rocket on the power play and the Avs lost the lead with less than six minutes to play.
—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Knicks fans, no strangers to letdowns, put their rare bottle of optimism back on the shelf, unsure whether it will be uncorked for the playoffs.
—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
Sam Darnold uncorked a bomb looking for speedy Rashid Shaheed on third down.
—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
This man uncorked history to find out.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorked
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The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.
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The Russian military unleashed a massive 11-hour barrage on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday morning that killed at least 30 people.
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Citgo is asking for carbon monoxide emissions standards to be loosened for certain larger boilers and heaters at the Lemont refinery during periods of startup and shutdown, Citgo lawyer Melissa Brown said in an opening statement.
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Anderson’s collection was about formality losing its grip — tuxedos loosened, denim ripped, sequins flashing, disco-ball boots stepping through a house built on old-world taste.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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“Uncorked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncorked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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