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 Authorities are still investigating what caused the boat to capsize. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 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 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

Verb

Four American tourists died on Friday after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion in Athens, Greece, in a neighborhood near the Acropolis.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
The possibility -- even likelihood -- of some rickety old thing collapsing under me never occurred to me.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of collapse

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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

Verb

Even the compression through Turn 6’s apex, which always reveals improperly tuned suspension for motorbikes and race cars alike, can’t upset the Rimini.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
But the Avengers woke up in the second half, scoring 41 points to win 48-27 and squash the Royals’ upset hopes.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of upset

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