Synonyms of capsized

capsized

verb

past tense of capsize

as in overturned

to turn on one's side or upside down

a huge wave out of nowhere caused our little sailboat to capsize

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overturned
• collapsed
• keeled
• fell
• upset
• turned over
• toppled
• turned turtle
• tilted
• upended
• overset
• inverted
• tipped
• careened
• overthrew
• leaned
• listed
• foundered
• heeled
• tumped (over)
• pitchpoled
• gave

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• righted
• stood up
• straightened (up)
• erected
• raised

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capsized

In Reynolds County, two rescue boats capsized in the flooding, but other emergency personnel safely recovered the responders, the Sheriff’s Office said. — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

ManilaReuters — At least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam’s ​southern island of Phu Quoc on ‌Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities. — CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The cruise ship that capsized in Puerto Vallarta in 2021 and launched several gay notables into the sea. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

During the day’s rescue operations, two boats carrying first responders capsized, but all on board were rescued and safe, the office said. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Before the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized in January 2012, the captain didn't tell the 3,200 passengers that the ship had slammed into a rock. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 10 July 2026

In Reynolds County, two rescue boats capsized in the flooding, but other emergency personnel safely recovered the responders, the sheriff's office said. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

One of Tuscany’s most tranquil islands The Tuscan island of Giglio hit the news in 2012 when a cruise ship, the Costa Concordia, ran aground here and capsized, with the loss of 32 lives. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Authorities on Monday said the people aboard the boat that capsized Friday were from suburban Batavia and Wheaton, as well as the town of Fontana, Wisconsin, but authorities have not released the identities of the children. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026