as in to heave
to lift with effort
exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery
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Recent Examples of upheave
Manchester by the Sea follows Massachusetts handyman Lee (Casey Affleck), whose life is upheaved by overwhelming personal tragedies.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continually pledged to upheave the country's judiciary, numerous protests have been seen against the action in cities across Israel.
—Justin Klawans, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls managed to upheave multi-year reality winner RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Sep. 2022
Photo: Robert Ludovic / HBO Tovey, as a council official who upheaves his comfortable relationship for a newfound passion, carries a lot of the show’s heart with him.
—Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge, 24 June 2019
Three years on, The Players’ Tribune has become a regular source of breaking news: Kevin Durant announced his league-upheaving move to Golden State in July 2016 with an essayistic memo, which then become a recurring format.
—Amos Barshad, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
However, after finishes of third and second in the past two seasons, Kamara believes Pochettino sees no reason to upheave his squad, despite critics arguing the Lilywhites could fall behind their rivals.
—SI.com, 28 July 2017
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continually pledged to upheave the country's judiciary, numerous protests have been seen against the action in cities across Israel.
—Justin Klawans, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls managed to upheave multi-year reality winner RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Sep. 2022
Photo: Robert Ludovic / HBO Tovey, as a council official who upheaves his comfortable relationship for a newfound passion, carries a lot of the show’s heart with him.
—Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge, 24 June 2019
Three years on, The Players’ Tribune has become a regular source of breaking news: Kevin Durant announced his league-upheaving move to Golden State in July 2016 with an essayistic memo, which then become a recurring format.
—Amos Barshad, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
However, after finishes of third and second in the past two seasons, Kamara believes Pochettino sees no reason to upheave his squad, despite critics arguing the Lilywhites could fall behind their rivals.
—SI.com, 28 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheave
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Some superfans are even trying to heave patio chairs inside to get an up-close seat to the action, which, in this case, is the gargantuan screen that will be projecting the first episode of the show’s 50th season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian announcer was heaving.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Months after hoisting its first MLS Cup, Inter Miami has another milestone to celebrate.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The firefighters were lowered from ropes from above, then hoisted the people up more than 200 feet.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Upheave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheave. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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