CAPSIZE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

capsize

verb

ˈkap-ˌsīz

Definition of capsize

as in to overturn

to turn on one's side or upside down a huge wave out of nowhere caused our little sailboat to capsize

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Recent Examples of capsize The vessel reportedly capsized late Sunday night about 10 miles off Mona Island, according to the Coast Guard. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 At least 12 people died and dozens remained missing after a vessel carrying more than 50 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo; about 15 people were rescued. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Thursday’s deadly boat crash comes two months after a Volare cabin cruiser capsized in the San Francisco Bay. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Colescott looks at the moment after the ship has fallen apart, when the ship has capsized and people are in the water. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capsize

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Walker’s Harley-Davidson struck the deer near Beaverdam Road, overturned, skidded crossed the center line and ran off the road, Freeman said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Stepping in for an absentee Congress, Democratic attorneys general are ready to fight efforts to undermine or overturn the midterm balloting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of overturn

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Through it all, Cenac has been even keeled, a willing student.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
Canales said Young has stayed even keeled through his struggles, which has given Canales the confidence to continue giving him opportunities down the field.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of keel

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Cleveland used its rushing attack to upset Crenshaw on the road.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
In April, Peruvians, upset by the sharpest monthly inflation spike in the country in more than 30 years, showed how economic anxiety can upend politics and open the door to populists.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of upset

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