Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of upon
The Scarecrow is the Midwestern farmer, put upon by falling prices, and the Tin Man is the industrial worker whose wages are also falling, impacted by deflation associated with the Gold Standard.
—
David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Garcia joined forces with other parents who have been affected by AI companions to call upon tech companies to implement stronger safeguards to protect minors.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upon
David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Garcia joined forces with other parents who have been affected by AI companions to call upon tech companies to implement stronger safeguards to protect minors.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upon
Preposition
-
The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The Bell 407 helicopter crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 in a less densely populated area to the north of Brewer's neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Preposition
-
Officials have vowed to combat any similar US military action against Cuba.—
Bianna Golodryga,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upon. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
