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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

upending

/ˈʌpɛndɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does upending mean?

verb

To turn something upside down; to cause something to be overturned or reversed. To upset or overturn a plan, idea, or situation.

Example

"The new policy upended the company's traditional approach to marketing."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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