upend
verb (used with object)
to set on end, as a barrel or ship.
has upended
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present perfectof upend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They’re also looking for jobs at a time when AI has upended the job search.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The age of streaming has upended the idea that a producer of media needs its own distribution network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The rise of streaming services has upended the traditional business model for movie marketing, Santo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The carrier was expected to induct dozens of new planes to its fleet, but deliveries are running late because of supply chain shortages, which has upended the replacement schedule.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
But the Iran war has upended a number of assumptions, including how the stock market might react to an unprecedented series of events in energy markets.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
