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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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
For example, Porter County Search and Rescue was called upon recently to help with a missing persons case in North Judson, Bell said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Preposition
The University of Miami on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought upon by the University of Wisconsin and its name, image and likeness collective two months ago that alleged UM had tampered with one of its former players.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
For example, Porter County Search and Rescue was called upon recently to help with a missing persons case in North Judson, Bell said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for upon
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“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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