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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
the team won the division play-offs, but was upended in the final championship game
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as in erecting
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 upending
Instead of upending the social order, the Sardinian carnival seems to reinforce it.
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Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
At the sovereign level, however, Musk's antics risk upending the lives of millions.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Those challenges — some already successful, others to be determined Monday — have fueled suggestions there’s a broader shift afoot aimed at upending a seniority system that’s generally guided the Democrats’ panel picks in recent decades.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The conceptual evolution is upending the old way of thinking, not just about entropy, but about the purpose of science and our role in the universe.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Syria’s opposition forces are decentralized and made up of different ideologies, albeit united by a common goal of upending the Assad regime.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Mayan misadventures Trips have a way of upending family dynamics and hierarchies.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
On September 27, Israel killed Hezbollah’s long-time leader Nasrallah in a massive attack in the southern suburbs of Beirut, upending the truce talks.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
In the two months since the rules went into effect, companies across California and beyond have laid off employees and halted operations in the state — upending a market for hemp and CBD products that some economic research firms estimate generates more than $1 billion in annual revenues.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
At the sovereign level, however, Musk's antics risk upending the lives of millions.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Those challenges — some already successful, others to be determined Monday — have fueled suggestions there’s a broader shift afoot aimed at upending a seniority system that’s generally guided the Democrats’ panel picks in recent decades.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The conceptual evolution is upending the old way of thinking, not just about entropy, but about the purpose of science and our role in the universe.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Syria’s opposition forces are decentralized and made up of different ideologies, albeit united by a common goal of upending the Assad regime.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Mayan misadventures Trips have a way of upending family dynamics and hierarchies.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
On September 27, Israel killed Hezbollah’s long-time leader Nasrallah in a massive attack in the southern suburbs of Beirut, upending the truce talks.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
In the two months since the rules went into effect, companies across California and beyond have laid off employees and halted operations in the state — upending a market for hemp and CBD products that some economic research firms estimate generates more than $1 billion in annual revenues.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upending
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Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The future of content creation lies not in choosing between human or artificial intelligence, but in mastering their combination.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.Neda Ulaby, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fernandez Rundle declined to sit for an interview with Herald reporters to discuss this year’s highs and lows, dispatching Arrojo instead.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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By dispatching the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Vikings climbed to 14-2 and are poised to face the 14-2 Lions next week with the NFC North title and, more importantly, the conference’s top seed on the line.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Upending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upending. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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