He upended the bicycle to fix its flat tire.
I upended the bucket to use as a stool.
The security inspector upended my bag and dumped everything out.
A giant wave upended the surfers.
The midfielder was upended before he got the ball.
Recent Examples on the WebThe death of Iran's president is not expected to upend Iran's domestic or foreign politics.—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024 The global crisis upended Jimmy Carter’s presidency and helped foment in the West an enduring distrust of the Islamic world.—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for upend
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