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
Chew-Bose’s adaptation of the 1954 novel follows Cecile (Lily McInerny), a young woman whose carefree summer with her father on the French seaside is interrupted by an old friend of her late mother, Anne (Sevigny), who shows up to upend everything.
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
Putting aside the question of why Trump thinks anyone would give their kid thirty dolls, the point was clear enough: Who are the peasants to complain about the high cost of dolls, or cake for that matter, when the king has wisely decided to upend the global economy on their behalf?
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping range of more than 130 executive orders and other decisions aim to upend everything from long-standing immigration policy to the control of a performing arts center.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
The race has been defined by Trump’s attacks on Canada, upending the decades-long familial relationship between the two countries amid an unprecedented surge of Canadian nationalism.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
Putting aside the question of why Trump thinks anyone would give their kid thirty dolls, the point was clear enough: Who are the peasants to complain about the high cost of dolls, or cake for that matter, when the king has wisely decided to upend the global economy on their behalf?
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 1 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping range of more than 130 executive orders and other decisions aim to upend everything from long-standing immigration policy to the control of a performing arts center.
—John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
The race has been defined by Trump’s attacks on Canada, upending the decades-long familial relationship between the two countries amid an unprecedented surge of Canadian nationalism.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upend
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His last loss came in January 2019, when Geoff Neal defeated him via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps their most memorable face-off came in 2021, when Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers famously defeated Patrick and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Moscow also announced that monuments in Russia's Kursk region would be erected in honor of North Korea's soldiers fighting against Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The marble memorial featuring the names of the 56 football fans who died in the fire was erected as part of these 2001 developments.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Even before the latest crackdown, Florida Decides Healthcare and every other Florida initiative campaign had to overcome immense hurdles.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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At the same time, the Clippers have to overcome being … well … the Clippers.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The order governs Title VII, though could be influential on disparate claims raised by other civil rights laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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Up next, the Trump family's crypto investments are raising conflict of interest questions as the president sets crypto policy from the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Follow the following design tips to master the art of styling your end table.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Her early exposure to the game amplified her love and developed a desire to master all aspects.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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One of our last photos of him was taken inside that diner, grinning at us over an orange coffee cup.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The man took the books from the Beachwood branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) in early April, only to later post a video of himself burning the books on social media, according to a May 2 police report viewed by USA TODAY.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rewind 12 months and the tussle at the top of the WTA Tour produced one of the most epic Madrid Open finals ever as Iga Swiatek beat Aryna Sabalenka in a match lasting over three hours.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Plenty of Caribbean islands are known for their beaches, but blissfully beautiful Antigua beats them all.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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For McIlroy — who relied on the services of a sports psychologist to conquer the mountain of winning golf’s Grand Slam — the moment of victory was a long time coming, and an emotional one.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Tiger Woods ruled the PGA Championship again Having already conquered the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and The Open Championship at St. Andrews earlier that year, Tiger Woods arrived at Valhalla Golf Club in 2000, chasing yet another milestone.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upend. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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