upheave in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Upheave: to raise or lift something forcefully or dramatically, often resulting in significant change or disruption.

The earthquake caused the ground to upheave dramatically, altering the landscape.
After years of neglect, the community decided it was time to upheave the local park and make it a vibrant gathering place.
Her sudden departure seemed to upheave the entire team, leaving everyone uncertain about their next steps.
The new policies are set to upheave the traditional systems in place, prompting a wave of innovation.
As the tide began to rise, the ocean's force threatened to upheave the shore, reshaping the coastline.