1
as in defeated
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 erected
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 upended
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The ordeal, which exposed fierce acrimony between House and Senate Republicans, left thousands of workers without pay, upended air travel and jeopardized Americans' safety.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Akiira’Ley Vazquez struck out 11 and gave up just one run on three hits, while Khloe Pereira homered twice and drove in four runs as Greater New Bedford (5-7) upended Seekonk 13-1 in the South Coast Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This upended conventional thinking.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has killed thousands of people and upended global markets by disrupting the flow of oil.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
The union representing rank-and-file officers, and many of their attorneys, say Bonta needlessly upended dozens of people’s lives with unwarranted criminal charges.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Just when the group seems to have reunited to support Jim and come to a peaceful ending, everything gets completely upended with a shocking murder in the final moments.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The story centers on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
While producers eventually began to demand ownership of shows and global streamers upended the rights market, Turner’s impact here is lasting.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The figures come even as the war has upended oil and gas markets and pushed average US gasoline prices to their highest level since 2022.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
The Iran war has also upended the global economy, with many countries facing a strain on oil supply and negative economic effects, which could affect leisure purchases like video games.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Adjective
China’s decision to suspend exports of a wide range of rare earths and related magnets, and its ban on semiconductors from Nexperia China, upended supply chains central to global automakers, with political and economic consequences across Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The ordeal, which exposed fierce acrimony between House and Senate Republicans, left thousands of workers without pay, upended air travel and jeopardized Americans' safety.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Akiira’Ley Vazquez struck out 11 and gave up just one run on three hits, while Khloe Pereira homered twice and drove in four runs as Greater New Bedford (5-7) upended Seekonk 13-1 in the South Coast Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This upended conventional thinking.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has killed thousands of people and upended global markets by disrupting the flow of oil.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
The union representing rank-and-file officers, and many of their attorneys, say Bonta needlessly upended dozens of people’s lives with unwarranted criminal charges.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Just when the group seems to have reunited to support Jim and come to a peaceful ending, everything gets completely upended with a shocking murder in the final moments.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
The financial crisis of 2007 upended this comfortable consensus.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The story centers on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
While producers eventually began to demand ownership of shows and global streamers upended the rights market, Turner’s impact here is lasting.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The figures come even as the war has upended oil and gas markets and pushed average US gasoline prices to their highest level since 2022.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
The Iran war has also upended the global economy, with many countries facing a strain on oil supply and negative economic effects, which could affect leisure purchases like video games.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upended
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Royal defeated the Crusaders in four sets, 25-17, 29-27, 20-25, 25-22, to clinch a spot in the Division 4 championship game.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Femi later challenged and defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and Evans fell just short of the Intercontinental Championship at the same event.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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According to the organization, Sánchez’s administration has not only ushered in a slate of reforms but also erected guardrails against the country’s rising far-right movements.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Trump has erected other roadblocks for the industry, while going all-in on fossil fuels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Wembanyama’s box-score-filling performance overcame the heroics of Edwards.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Blanco ignited the Spartans, who overcame a 5-1 deficit.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Any Avs postseason game refereed by Kelly Sutherland automatically starts with one eyebrow raised.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Uhrman, who raised two children while building a successful career as a media and entertainment executive, speaks from experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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How to Sort Laundry Effectively There are only three steps required to sort laundry effectively and they can be mastered by almost everyone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Over 10 years, Cheng mastered techniques not only for new construction but also for small-scale traditional buildings in a folk style.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Evans had already dispatched Tampa Jesuit 6-0 in the first of two spring games at Bryant Stadium.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Barthel knows people who have had to wait two to three days on the side of the road before a proper tow rig could be dispatched.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In addition to starring in General Hospital and The 13th Alley, Lamas’ eldest daughter has conquered the reality space.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Ted Turner, the charismatic, larger-than-life figure who conquered the world of media, sports and philanthropy, has died, according to a release by Turner Enterprises obtained by CNN.—
Tim Gray,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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