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is upending

  • present progressive
    of upend (3rd person singular).
    upend
    verb (used with object)
    to set on end, as a barrel or ship.

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Throughout Europe, the arrival of these Chinese brands is upending long-established players almost overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Inflation is upending even casual dating, as Gen Z swaps dinners and $20 cocktails for picnics, walks and coffee runs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Surging demand from data centers, mostly driven by artificial intelligence, is upending the power-generation and utilities business.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

The artificial-intelligence trade is upending the long-standing pecking order of Big Tech valuations as investors hunt for the next big winners and losers.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence is upending the stock market, and seemingly old-fashioned consumer stocks are getting a boost as investors play defense.

From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026