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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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After sitting behind Dillon Gabriel for a season, Moore displayed considerable progress in 2025 and played with more poise than when he was thrust into the starting role at UCLA as a true freshman in 2023.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The majority of their starters spent the second half conversing with folks in the stands, pads long gone, while Jones took the field for his first snaps as a true freshman.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshman

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The junior ran for 99 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in the Cardinal’s 37-27 win against Hawaii on Saturday to begin Stanford’s season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Agencies should train juniors to question AI’s outputs, connect insights across data and turn analysis into meaningful actions and business outcomes.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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SoFi offers a variety of private student loans and refinancing options for undergraduates, graduate students, and parents.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Reaction from students and educators National surveys have found a rising share of undergraduates report emotional stress and mental health struggles severe enough that many have considered dropping out.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergraduate

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

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