overturned

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of overturn.
  overturn

  verb (used with object)

  to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of overturn.
  overturn

  verb (used with object)

  to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.

Example Sentences

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overturned

Wise previously attempted to ban the insurers from issuing new policies, but a state judge overturned that order in 2025, the insurers said in their lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The vehicle overturned and fell about 40 to 50 feet below, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Derby Telegraph reported, external Randall appealed against his dismissal, which was overturned, but he was given a final warning.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

In some cities with restrictions, rents and hotel prices have gone up, the letter added, noting that Lisbon recently overturned some of the curbs it had previously imposed.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

She did not hear the sounds from below, of a chair being overturned, of a door opening, of men's feet running up the stairs.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

Related Words

• reversed
• upturned