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
Meanwhile, tribal groups with exclusive rights to offer gambling in states like California are concerned prediction markets entering their territories will upend their economies.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
The court also did not rule specifically on whether the president can upend birthright citizenship through an executive order, something Trump tried to do on his first day in office.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
The sweeping restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, long recognized to only have few exceptions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 June 2025
Taking on that job in 2018, Abloh upended the industry and became the first Black artistic director in the luxury house’s 164-year history.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
The court also did not rule specifically on whether the president can upend birthright citizenship through an executive order, something Trump tried to do on his first day in office.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
The sweeping restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, long recognized to only have few exceptions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 June 2025
Taking on that job in 2018, Abloh upended the industry and became the first Black artistic director in the luxury house’s 164-year history.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upend
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The Italian became the first man or woman from her country to defeat a top-3 seed at Wimbledon since the Open Era began in 1968.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Before the Thunder captured the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, only two players in league history had previously won league MVP and Finals MVP trophies in the same season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Singularity or not, Silicon Valley has already erected a parallel universe.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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The structures are erected every morning and disassembled every night.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But that wasn’t enough to overcome Springer, whose eighth-inning homer against Luke Weaver served as the dagger.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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One of the notes came not long after jurors started deliberating and raised concerns from several jurors about another member of the panel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Rather than trying to master multiple AI platforms, teachers can start with one tool and thoroughly explore its capabilities.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After a spa treatment or a dip in the ocean, guests can learn how to string fragrant plumeria leis or master the art of hula in open-air pavilions.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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He was taken by Aurora Fire Department paramedics to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, and pronounced dead at 6:39 p.m. Sunday, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Leaving could also result in a divorce or a custody battle over children that could take many years to untangle.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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June hiring was up modestly from May's 144,000 increase in payrolls and beat the 118,000 jobs economists had forecast for last month.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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The singer-songwriter first conquered the tally in May 2021 with Latest Record Project, Volume 1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Oasis were always unashamed in their ambition and bold about conquering the world, but they were staggered by the experience of playing at their club’s home stadium.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upend. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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