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5 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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By the time we arrived, the protesters had overturned the barricades.
The earthquake had overturned buildings, leaving chaos in its wake.
The detective had overturned every clue to solve the mysterious case.
Having received the news late, she had overturned her travel plans.
The storm had overturned several boats in the harbor.

Overturn

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

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Last Updated On: July 1, 2024
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