upend
verb (used with object)
to set on end, as a barrel or ship.
have upended
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present perfectof upend.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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Attacks by Iran on Qatar’s production network have upended that supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026
But the ballistic strikes -- which can reach Kyiv within just a few minutes -- have upended that.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The drones have upended the cycle of war: The rainy season — which runs from June till September — normally heralds a lull in the fighting.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Concerns over this phenomenon have upended the White House’s AI strategy, and caused it to re-evaluate its laissez-faire approach to AI development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
That would be a slightly stronger pace than that expected by the Bank of Canada, which anticipates soft growth this year as the country adjusts to U.S. tariffs that have upended trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
