Examples of upend in a Sentence
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.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Markets around the world had tumbled earlier in the day over concerns about how Trump’s sweeping tariffs might upend the global economy and stymie economic growth.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Past performances on college hoops’ biggest stage meant nothing as coach Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars upended Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils, 70-67, to advance to Monday’s title game against Florida.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Tariffs could upend America’s love affair with Korean skin care.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Upend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upend. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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upend
verb
up·end
ˌə-ˈpend 
: to set, stand, or rise on end
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