1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the team won the division play-offs, but was upended in the final championship game
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2
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
we had to upend the sofa in order to fit it into the elevator
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Recent Examples of upend
The White House driveway is an unlikely venue for announcing plans to upend the Constitution.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
At the time, the Industrial Revolution was upending society.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
This shocking contrast upended his understanding of the world; to him, police and firefighters were figures who protected people, not ones who caused harm.
—Maquita Peters, NPR, 11 May 2025
The San Diego City Council on Thursday listened to hours of often brutal testimony from two agencies tasked with addressing homelessness about how local deficits and rapidly changing federal policies could upend the social safety net.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
At the time, the Industrial Revolution was upending society.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
This shocking contrast upended his understanding of the world; to him, police and firefighters were figures who protected people, not ones who caused harm.
—Maquita Peters, NPR, 11 May 2025
The San Diego City Council on Thursday listened to hours of often brutal testimony from two agencies tasked with addressing homelessness about how local deficits and rapidly changing federal policies could upend the social safety net.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upend
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And while Maresca’s position as head coach isn’t greatly consolidated by winning the least of them, defeat to Betis would have hurt him.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Florida is 48-15 on the season and defeated its conference foe, Georgia, in the Super Regional.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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In this way, a fence was erected, but purely for certain people.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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These weren’t hastily erected barracks or rows of identical homes.—
Eran Ben-Joseph,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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Skubal overcame a Tommy John procedure in college and a flexor tendon surgery earlier in his big-league career to become one of baseball’s elite pitchers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The odds remain against them — only 16.1% of teams have overcome a 3-2 deficit in NBA playoff history — but the Knicks are coming off their best all-around performance of the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Nike has mastered this by creating compelling narratives around athletes’ journeys.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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In another outfit change, Lopez took the opportunity to show off her abs in a sparkling metallic gown with dramatic cutouts and a sheer tiered fringe skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The formal rulemaking process took about two years to complete, beginning in 2023.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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The men beat 27-year-old Chin with a baseball bat, cracking his skull.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Those shares traded higher by nearly 8.5% after the company released earnings that beat forecasts and raised forward guidance.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Educate Yourself, And Be Prepared The very best way to conquer your business fear and build confidence as a leader is to do the work required to be at your best.—
Michelle Mekky,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Putnam was always photographed with famous people: standing next to Charles Lindbergh, first man to fly solo across the Atlantic; posing with Commander Byrd, the man who conquered the South Pole; smiling with Howard Carter, the man who discovered King Tut.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upend. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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