as in capsized
to turn on one's side or upside down
afraid that my kayak would overturn
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Recent Examples of overturned
Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Finally, on May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s redistricting referendum, reducing the Democrats’ potential gains from ten seats to six.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Skakel’s conviction for killing Moxley was overturned in 2013.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The body of a man was found Sunday inside a truck that had gone off a road and overturned in a ravine near Warner Springs, according to authorities.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
However, in 2025, justices overturned that decision and returned the licenses to Para state.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
And in 2020, Weinstein was convicted on the rape charge, but a judge later overturned the decision.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For the last few decades, he had been scheduled for execution nine times ahead of his conviction being overturned by the Supreme Court in 2025, per CNN.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the Supreme Court.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Finally, on May 8th, the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the state’s redistricting referendum, reducing the Democrats’ potential gains from ten seats to six.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Skakel’s conviction for killing Moxley was overturned in 2013.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The body of a man was found Sunday inside a truck that had gone off a road and overturned in a ravine near Warner Springs, according to authorities.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
However, in 2025, justices overturned that decision and returned the licenses to Para state.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
And in 2020, Weinstein was convicted on the rape charge, but a judge later overturned the decision.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For the last few decades, he had been scheduled for execution nine times ahead of his conviction being overturned by the Supreme Court in 2025, per CNN.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the Supreme Court.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overturned
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Only Friduss and her mother, who was rescued clinging to a life preserver, survived when the boat soon afterward capsized and threw its ten occupants into the lake.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Earlier in the day, a college student drowned after a boat capsized on Little Emily Lake, about 130 miles southwest of Lake Vermilion.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Decker collapsed during a training exercise on Thursday afternoon in the 6600 block of North Kedzie Avenue in West Rogers Park.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the most important election result for Jeffries that year may have come months earlier, when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a twenty-eight-year-old bartender with no previous electoral experience, upset Joe Crowley in the Democratic primary for New York’s Fourteenth Congressional District.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This is a precarious tightrope to walk, with bond investors primed to sell if there’s a hint the biggest player in the market upsets the apple cart.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Paul Skenes allowed two hits over eight masterful innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates toppled the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Zoe Maher tallied six goals and Mia Macropoulos added five pals and three assists as Medfield toppled Algonquin, 21-10.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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After a 40-5 decision by the City Council, Daley turned over tens of thousands of parking spots to hungry investors with a 75-year lease.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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His defense lawyers told the court that Fleming immediately confessed when confronted by authorities and turned over incriminating text messages from his cellphone that later led to Sangha’s arrest.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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“Overturned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overturned. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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