1
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
This upends traditional thought on how drugs like Adderall and Ritalin work.
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New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Rethinking battery chemistry The discovery also upends conventional thinking around battery materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
The decision Wednesday upends a lower court order that troops be removed from the city.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
That shift upends traditional management approaches, requiring a new playbook for leadership.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
The revelation of a 16th specimen not only upends more than a century of scholarship, but also marks the first major addition to the census since 1962, when the Siam example came to light.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The injury upends Jones’ quest for an MVP and a Comeback Player of the Year award.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Peter Hoffman Beyond disrupting the body, lupus upends families.
—Rachel Bergmans, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
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.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Rethinking battery chemistry The discovery also upends conventional thinking around battery materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
The decision Wednesday upends a lower court order that troops be removed from the city.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
That shift upends traditional management approaches, requiring a new playbook for leadership.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
The revelation of a 16th specimen not only upends more than a century of scholarship, but also marks the first major addition to the census since 1962, when the Siam example came to light.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The injury upends Jones’ quest for an MVP and a Comeback Player of the Year award.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Peter Hoffman Beyond disrupting the body, lupus upends families.
—Rachel Bergmans, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
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.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Nov. 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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The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 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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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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“Upends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upends. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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