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capsize

verb

ˈkap-ˌsīz How to pronounce capsize (audio)
Definition of capsizenext
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 Alex Cooper’s dating series Love Overboard has capsized after Hulu canceled it after one season. — Peter White, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 At least eight people died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 The technique requires kayakers to capsize on purpose and practice exiting the craft underwater. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsize
  1. overturn
  2. collapse
  3. keel
  4. upset
Verb
  • Newsom and other governors have repeatedly denied parole to his closest acolytes, though an appeals court overturned Newsom’s veto of the release of Leslie Van Houten in 2023.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • And, a review went their way that overturned a touchdown for the Saints.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of overturn
Verb
  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Charpia’s Cedar Shoals Jaguars will try to upset crosstown rival Clarke Central, coached by Perno, in Athens on Friday.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Speaker Mike Johnson can lose two Republican votes before a third defection upsets the majority.
    — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of upset

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“Capsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsize. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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