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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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
Lee will play Gloria, a mercurial theater actress whose magnetic personality and unpredictable allure upend the life of Dafoe’s Ed Saxberger, a former poet rediscovered by a group of young artists.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
By Hana Kiros Since September 29, when the smell of chlorine first began to waft over metro Atlanta, Georgia residents’ lives have been upended by an enormous chemical fire.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
But officials worry that could be upended by the presidential election on Tuesday.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
This annual tradition is not just about culling these toxic, non-native amphibians, but also about reclaiming a natural balance that was once upended by one of the greatest ecological missteps in the nation's history.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
By Hana Kiros Since September 29, when the smell of chlorine first began to waft over metro Atlanta, Georgia residents’ lives have been upended by an enormous chemical fire.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
But officials worry that could be upended by the presidential election on Tuesday.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
This annual tradition is not just about culling these toxic, non-native amphibians, but also about reclaiming a natural balance that was once upended by one of the greatest ecological missteps in the nation's history.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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And four hearts doubled could and should have been defeated.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, a metal gangway is being erected over the empty fountain for tourists to get a close view of the fountain’s sculpture Oceanus, the Titan God of Earth, depicted with galloping horses.Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jones received a violation for the installation of the putting green, for section 45-3, which states neither buildings nor structures can be erected, added to or structurally altered.Kayla Mutchler, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company has established an at-the-market equity program to sell up to US$250 million of common shares, raising gross proceeds of $138,476,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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The latest election results showed an even split of incumbents and new faces taking the dais in Gilroy.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Since then, warming temperatures have taken a toll.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Hunter Coleman, Menlo School water polo: Coleman, a freshman, scored six goals, stole five passes and drew three exclusions as Menlo beat Santa Cruz 16-6 in the CCS quarterfinals.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Smash’s men beat the Nitro’s men in three sets, and the women’s match between those two teams was set to begin at press time.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The capital was well-situated on busy trade routes between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, and between Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Phoenicia starting in the 4th century B.C. The site flourished up until Romans conquered the Nabateans in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In it, a group of alien invaders come to conquer Earth and disguise themselves in human form as a 1950s biker gang.Vogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upend. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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