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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
the team won the division play-offs, but was upended in the final championship game
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as in erects
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 upends
But the arrival of a wealthy entrepreneur from London upends everything, with her parents, her grandmother and her community planning Nafisa’s future without her knowledge.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
But Collins is best known for her Oscar-nominated, and Olivier- and Tony-winning work in Shirley Valentine, a story about a middle-aged British housewife who upends her life to go on holiday with her friend and rediscover herself.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Biographer Margret Lea agrees to help Vida tell her final tale — a pursuit that upends them both.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The premiere ends with a shocking bit of violence that upends the way the two movies unfolded — purposely, IT filmmakers Andy and Barbara Muschietti told The Hollywood Reporter (spoilers contained in that link).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump blitz upends life in Chicago Who is Chief Bovino?
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Here, Fargeat reframes the typical rape-revenge tropes with the female gaze, culminating in a scene of full-frontal male nudity that completely upends the traditional gender dynamics.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
While Piaget was certainly correct in observing that children engage in a host of unusual behaviors, my lab recently uncovered evidence that upends some long-standing assumptions about the limits of children’s logical capabilities that originated with his work.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verdagy’s single-cell architecture also upends conventional maintenance cycles.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
But Collins is best known for her Oscar-nominated, and Olivier- and Tony-winning work in Shirley Valentine, a story about a middle-aged British housewife who upends her life to go on holiday with her friend and rediscover herself.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Biographer Margret Lea agrees to help Vida tell her final tale — a pursuit that upends them both.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The premiere ends with a shocking bit of violence that upends the way the two movies unfolded — purposely, IT filmmakers Andy and Barbara Muschietti told The Hollywood Reporter (spoilers contained in that link).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump blitz upends life in Chicago Who is Chief Bovino?
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Here, Fargeat reframes the typical rape-revenge tropes with the female gaze, culminating in a scene of full-frontal male nudity that completely upends the traditional gender dynamics.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
While Piaget was certainly correct in observing that children engage in a host of unusual behaviors, my lab recently uncovered evidence that upends some long-standing assumptions about the limits of children’s logical capabilities that originated with his work.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verdagy’s single-cell architecture also upends conventional maintenance cycles.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upends
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Quick and direct, this young adult novel in verse about a closeted Black boy who overcomes fear and shame through the power of poetry reads almost like a journal entry.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Inflatable module overcomes launch constraints Orbital platforms are typically constrained by limitations related to the launch vehicle.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haynes defeats Hall in District 2 Shamaiye Haynes maintained a sizable lead over Juanrique Hall in District 2, which covers uptown and west Charlotte.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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When the cooler months roll around, nothing beats the hearty flavors of this classic combination.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The winner of a duel conquers his opponent’s square, gaining more ground – the loser leaves the game.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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For Nawaf Abdulhadi, joy comes when the choir conquers a difficult phrase in perfect unison.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Upends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upends. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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