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• n  a first-year undergraduate
• n  any new participant in some activity
• s  used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)
  a freshman senator
  freshman year in high school or college

• On health care, freshman Dems face a choice between their liberal leaders and more moderate voters.
• WHITTIER COLLEGE Eliminated one day of freshman orientation, saving $50,000.
• More than 50% of the incoming class will take part in freshman seminars this year, up from about 40% last year.

• fresher
• newcomer
• fledgling
• fledgeling
• starter
• neophyte
• newbie
• entrant
• first-year

News & Articles

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• Freshman guard Frankamp displays shooting touch
  Conner Frankamp, a freshman guard from Wichita, made all four of his three-point attempts during the Jayhawks’ scrimmage against some of their former players Wednesday. One of those former players, guard Tyshawn Taylor, said Frankamp is one of the best shooters he’s seen.
  June 13, 2013 - The Kansas City Star
• Editorial: Freshman lawmaker Larry Lee Jr. pledges greater attention to environmental concerns
  Freshman lawmaker Larry Lee Jr. has learned that constituents are passionate about protecting natural environment.
  June 13, 2013 - Indian River Press Journal
• Incoming UConn Freshman Saniya Chong Eager To Get Started With Huskies
  Saniya Chong, the lone freshman to join the UConn's women's basketball roster next season, is within days of playing her ultimate transition game.        
  June 12, 2013 - Hartford Courant

Quotes

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• Mike Garrett in TideSports.com
  I'm writing to follow up with you on the report that your institution called freshman USC football student-athlete Dillon Baxter without permission to contact,Garrett said in the letter to Moore. "I have spoken with Mr. Baxter and he has...
• Jon Scheyer in USA Today
  We're happy to get this win,Scheyer said. "We've worked really hard, this group, and I think we've come a long way since our freshman year. And to be in a position in the Final Four and contend for a national championship, it means a lot....
• Mark Richt in International Herald Tribune
  I think he's ready to fly,Richt said. "He improved tremendously from his freshman year. We're all kind of growing together with Matt. This year we ought to see a better performance by him, not only because he's better but because the guys...