1
obsolete
: on the surface : on it
2
obsolete
: thereafter, thereon
Examples of upon in a Sentence
Preposition
He carefully placed the vase upon the table.
They built their city upon a cliff overlooking the sea.
She was seated upon a throne.
an assault upon traditional values
She was admitted to his office immediately upon her arrival.
That kind of behavior is frowned upon.
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Dj Simmons
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
7 June 2026
An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Closing the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly cut off a massive amount of global oil supply from the market, in what is widely agreed upon to be one of the worst energy crises in history.
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Molly Taft,
Wired News,
15 May 2026
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Preposition
An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
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Dj Simmons
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
7 June 2026
An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
—
K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Closing the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly cut off a massive amount of global oil supply from the market, in what is widely agreed upon to be one of the worst energy crises in history.
—
Molly Taft,
Wired News,
15 May 2026
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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