as in to capsize
to turn on one's side or upside down
afraid that my kayak would overturn
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as in veto
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as in overthrow
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 May 2025
The difference is stark – the Manchester-by-the-Sea health board presented the NFG policy to residents as a fait accompli, and rejected a democratic vote to overturn, while Bellingham is allowing the tax-paying residents to determine their own fate.
—Peter Brennan, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
At least 3 dead, 1 missing after boat overturns near Staten Island, officials say.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Did the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade create a new urgency on set?
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 May 2025
The difference is stark – the Manchester-by-the-Sea health board presented the NFG policy to residents as a fait accompli, and rejected a democratic vote to overturn, while Bellingham is allowing the tax-paying residents to determine their own fate.
—Peter Brennan, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
Noun
However, Kobach acknowledged to The Star that his office did not perform an analysis of the 49 other state supreme courts to determine whether Kansas’ overturn rate of 87.5% in recent decades was in fact the highest.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
At least 3 dead, 1 missing after boat overturns near Staten Island, officials say.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Their raft capsized, plunging them into a violent, raging current just upstream from its most perilous stretch.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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And, while his long spells out this season with two different hamstring injuries effectively capsized Spurs’ Premier League campaign, his return from injury has been integral to Spurs’ progress to the Europa League final.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Continue reading … ‘UTTERLY INSANE’ – Dem governor vetoes bill aimed at blocking Chinese land buys near military sites.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The Illinois General Assembly’s fall session typically occurs in November, with its primary charge being the consideration of the governor’s vetoes of bills from the regular session.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Italy's decision to tighten its citizenship rules has upset some Italian Americans hoping to formalize their connection to the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The right back is a member of Arsenal, which upset favored Barcelona for the title, 1-0, in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, May 24.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Lawmakers also nearly issued the first veto override of Gov. Jared Polis’ seven-session tenure as part of a greater bucking of the state’s chief executive that also included sidestepping his desire to delay new artificial intelligence regulations.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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However, airspace restrictions and manual override failures have grounded many.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Five days later, after a revolt, he was reinstated.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Related article As Trump reignites a trade war and faces a bond market revolt, the economy is about to go through the wringer this week It’s been somewhat difficult to assess the true health of consumer spending lately.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The security perimeter collapses, and the risk increases exponentially.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Video shows the man collapse to the ground, deputies said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a critical inflection point.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Each episode explores a pivotal or outrageous moment in marijuana history—from ancient tokes to cultural revolutions—blending humor with surprisingly rich education.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The region went dark late Saturday morning, after a high-voltage line in the region toppled over, RTE said on X.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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The safe barrier protecting dozens of butterflies at a Missouri zoo was breached as winds toppled trees and tornadoes ripped through the state.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Overturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overturn. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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