upend
verb (used with object)
to set on end, as a barrel or ship.
upended
Example Sentences
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Attacks by Iran on Qatar’s production network have upended that supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026
His critics claim he has upended the foundations of classification; his allies, that he works in the name of conservation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The celebrity gossip blogger became as famous as the stars he covered before social media upended his business model.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Perched on the upended boat, he watched as passengers struggled to survive, unable to save them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
But Mattie’s death had upended me; I couldn’t get my footing.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
