1
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
The first port workers' strike since 1977 could become one of the greatest supply chain disruptions since COVID-19, making a plethora of crucial products scarce on store shelves and upending holiday shopping for millions of Americans.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The term was first coined by William Casey, who served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign, yet, there have been October election-upending events going back to the 19th century.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The widespread mandate risks upending the wallets of several unprepared workers.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024
These policy steps disrupted semiconductor trade and curtailed future production, creating scarcities and upending the manufacturing supply chains of all manner of electronics.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2021
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The term was first coined by William Casey, who served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign, yet, there have been October election-upending events going back to the 19th century.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The widespread mandate risks upending the wallets of several unprepared workers.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024
These policy steps disrupted semiconductor trade and curtailed future production, creating scarcities and upending the manufacturing supply chains of all manner of electronics.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upending
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Though not required, that could entail constructing crossings, erecting wildlife-safe fencing and setting aside land.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rekor completed a public offering in February 2024, raising approximately $26,362,000, and entered a Prepaid Advance Agreement in August 2024, securing $14,100,000 in net proceeds.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The journey isn’t without its challenges, but mastering secure interoperability is worth the effort.Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a world where the average person’s attention span is becoming shorter than ever, mastering time management feels like an impossible task.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But beating the Eagles — on the road and in a short week — would certify Washington in a way the previous 10 weeks haven’t.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The finance sector has had a blowout year, with major banks beating expectations on strong revenue growth, continued net interest income strength, and favorable projections through year’s end and into 2025.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Upending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upending. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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