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6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overturn' in a Sentence

"To cause something to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset." more

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Researchers have been overturning previous theories with groundbreaking discoveries.
The scientist's groundbreaking discovery could overturn current theories in physics.
The scientists believe a major discovery will overturn current theories.
Years of research have overturned traditional beliefs about the origins of the universe.
The scientific discovery will have been overturning our understanding of the universe.
By the end of the experiment, the scientists will have overturned the traditional theory.

Overturn

oh-ver-turn
verbTo cause something to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.

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