uncork

verb

ˌən-ˈkȯrk How to pronounce uncork (audio)
Definition of uncorknext
as in to unleash
to set free (from a state of being held in check) uncorked her emotions once she was alone in her room

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of uncork On the first play of Northwestern’s new era on offense, Michigan State transfer Chiles uncorked a 71-yard completion to star receiver Griffin Wilde to begin the Wildcats’ 34-18 win over South Dakota State. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 During the Reds’ 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, De La Cruz uncorked one of the fastest throws in MLB history during an epic relay. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Fortunately, Forbes Travel Guide has uncorked some insider tips for sampling Napa’s finest wines, including joining a wine club and taking a local class. — Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 South Africa just had its best chance right before halftime, as Thapelo Maseko tried to uncork a left footer off a rebound, but his shot was blocked by a Czechia defender. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncork
  1. unleash
  2. loosen
Verb
  • Lulu and Georgia has provided other designers a platform to unleash their creativity.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … SOUR NOTE — Hayley Williams unleashes vulgar insult at DHS after agency defends ICE officers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unleash
Verb
  • When the lid loosens, LINE1 jumps around, DNA damage piles up and biological aging speeds up.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • None of this has loosened the ties among the United States’ adversaries.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of loosen

Browse Nearby Words

uncordial
uncork
uncorked
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Uncork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncork. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All