as in to heave
to lift with effort
exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery
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Recent Examples of upheave
Manchester by the Sea follows Massachusetts handyman Lee (Casey Affleck), whose life is upheaved by overwhelming personal tragedies.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continually pledged to upheave the country's judiciary, numerous protests have been seen against the action in cities across Israel.
—Justin Klawans, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls managed to upheave multi-year reality winner RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Sep. 2022
Photo: Robert Ludovic / HBO Tovey, as a council official who upheaves his comfortable relationship for a newfound passion, carries a lot of the show’s heart with him.
—Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge, 24 June 2019
Three years on, The Players’ Tribune has become a regular source of breaking news: Kevin Durant announced his league-upheaving move to Golden State in July 2016 with an essayistic memo, which then become a recurring format.
—Amos Barshad, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
However, after finishes of third and second in the past two seasons, Kamara believes Pochettino sees no reason to upheave his squad, despite critics arguing the Lilywhites could fall behind their rivals.
—SI.com, 28 July 2017
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2023
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continually pledged to upheave the country's judiciary, numerous protests have been seen against the action in cities across Israel.
—Justin Klawans, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls managed to upheave multi-year reality winner RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 12 Sep. 2022
Photo: Robert Ludovic / HBO Tovey, as a council official who upheaves his comfortable relationship for a newfound passion, carries a lot of the show’s heart with him.
—Liz Shannon Miller, The Verge, 24 June 2019
Three years on, The Players’ Tribune has become a regular source of breaking news: Kevin Durant announced his league-upheaving move to Golden State in July 2016 with an essayistic memo, which then become a recurring format.
—Amos Barshad, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
However, after finishes of third and second in the past two seasons, Kamara believes Pochettino sees no reason to upheave his squad, despite critics arguing the Lilywhites could fall behind their rivals.
—SI.com, 28 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheave
Verb
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Shortstop Edmundo Sosa desperately heaved the ball home upon fielding the relay, but the throw was equal parts errant and late.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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Step inside – once the doors have heaved themselves open, which isn’t the work of a moment – and the cabin is pleasant enough but lacks the wow-factor of the exterior.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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As David Brooks might say, they were then hoisted on their own petards.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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That poor field position doomed New England, as the Patriots could only reach their own 49 as time expired and Philadelphia hoisted its first Lombardi Trophy.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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“Upheave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheave. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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