upheave

verb

up·​heave ˌəp-ˈhēv How to pronounce upheave (audio)
(ˌ)ə-ˈpēv
upheaved; upheaving; upheaves
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transitive verb

: to heave up : lift

intransitive verb

: to move upward especially with power
upheaver noun

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Examples of upheave in a Sentence

exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery
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Manchester by the Sea follows Massachusetts handyman Lee (Casey Affleck), whose life is upheaved by overwhelming personal tragedies. — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023 While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continually pledged to upheave the country's judiciary, numerous protests have been seen against the action in cities across Israel. — Justin Klawans, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of upheave was in the 13th century

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“Upheave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upheave. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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