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.
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Justin Klawans,
The Week,
12 Feb. 2023
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls managed to upheave multi-year reality winner RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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Rivea Ruff,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2022
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.
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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
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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Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
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In another video, an emergency worker heaves a large stone aside while working to free people from the wreckage.
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The first of a five-step tropical cyclone wind warning was hoisted over the northeastern coastal areas, prohibiting boats from heading out to sea.
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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback Mark Rypien hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.
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“Upheave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheave. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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