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 late September, a similar vessel that was also overloaded capsized in the Mona Passage, killing three people. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

There have been several episodes where migrant vessels capsized en route to California in recent years. — Mikella Schuettler, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Authorities are continuing the search for 11 people believed to be missing after a boat departing from Mexico capsized off the coast of Baja California. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said Sunday. — Jamey Keaten, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died when a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, according to the United Nations' migration agency. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, IOM said 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. — CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Weeks later, Harris and his brother went fishing in Suisun Bay, where their boat capsized, and Harris was reported missing. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026