sophomores

plural of sophomore

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sophomores The Bulldogs also have a young defense with four sophomores among the nine leading tacklers. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Miami returns two key contributors in sophomores Shelton Henderson and Dante Allen and added a slew of key transfers including Villanova guard Acaden Lewis, Georgia center Somto Cyril and Robert Morris forward DeSean Goode. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 But Florida’s fastest offensive player would open up even more opportunties on the perimeter for sophomores Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, who have combined for 26 catches six total touchdowns. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Their absence has forced younger players like sophomores Jacobe Hayes and Terry Shelton along with South Alabama transfer Jeremy Scott into bigger roles. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 That team featured a host of kids who are now freshmen and sophomores in high school, including Armani Ford, who is starting at quarterback for Plainfield South as a sophomore and has the Cougars off to a 3-0 start. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The project tested its model in the spring semester of 2025 on four college sophomores from other schools, which gave them academic credit for coming to the Greenway campus and doing hands-on work with faculty supervisors in a prototype semester. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 This includes the seven residence halls for first-year students and the suite-style units and apartments for sophomores, upper-division students and graduate students. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 With the dismissal of West Virginia transfer Cam Vaughn, the main contenders for the position are South Carolina transfer Vandrevius Jacobs and sophomores Moore and Daylyn Upshaw. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sophomores
Noun
  • In his short time as president, Peñalver has taken opportunities to interact with the student body, helping freshmen move into dorm rooms and riding the university shuttle.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As of 2024, tuition costs $32,000, while 25 percent of incoming freshmen are granted Hope Scholarships.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The routine output juniors used to produce is what clears the gate, so what is left is checking, correcting and escalating what an agent produced.
    — Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Cazmierczak had 30 assists against Orangewood — feeding sophomore Emerson Lalashuis (12 kills) and juniors Leni Young (10 kills) and Eden Knapp (eight kills).
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Over the past decade, cyberattacks against the education sector have risen expeditiously, exposing sensitive data, temporarily disrupting school operations and affecting students' learning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Sophomores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sophomores. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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