1
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
the team won the division play-offs, but was upended in the final championship game
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2
as in to erect
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 upend
Meanwhile, tribal groups with exclusive rights to offer gambling in states like California are concerned prediction markets entering their territories will upend their economies.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
The court also did not rule specifically on whether the president can upend birthright citizenship through an executive order, something Trump tried to do on his first day in office.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
The sweeping restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, long recognized to only have few exceptions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 June 2025
Taking on that job in 2018, Abloh upended the industry and became the first Black artistic director in the luxury house’s 164-year history.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
The court also did not rule specifically on whether the president can upend birthright citizenship through an executive order, something Trump tried to do on his first day in office.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
The sweeping restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, long recognized to only have few exceptions.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 June 2025
Taking on that job in 2018, Abloh upended the industry and became the first Black artistic director in the luxury house’s 164-year history.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upend
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The Italian became the first man or woman from her country to defeat a top-3 seed at Wimbledon since the Open Era began in 1968.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Before the Thunder captured the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, only two players in league history had previously won league MVP and Finals MVP trophies in the same season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Singularity or not, Silicon Valley has already erected a parallel universe.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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The structures are erected every morning and disassembled every night.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Rather than trying to master multiple AI platforms, teachers can start with one tool and thoroughly explore its capabilities.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After a spa treatment or a dip in the ocean, guests can learn how to string fragrant plumeria leis or master the art of hula in open-air pavilions.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The Padres haven’t selected a college player with their first pick of a draft since taking right-hander Cal Quantrill eighth overall in 2016.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In the year since the Dallas ownership group took possession in July 2024, CityProtect, an online blotter system used by the Kansas City Police Department, shows 30 crimes reported on the Plaza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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On Wednesday, Fritz beat Canada's Diallo 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(0), 4-6, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon's third round, in three hours and six minutes.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Apparently, love can conquer not only death but also slapstick action comedies about little kids brutalizing burglars.—
Drew Mackie,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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For me, that meant a heavy dose of meditation (including a silk hammock sound bath), a class about conquering fear, an introduction to wheel pottery, and several workout classes, leaving plenty of time for treatments and relaxation at the Life in Balance Spa.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upend. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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