CAPSIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

capsizing

verb

present participle of capsize

as in overturning

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 capsizing The Frontex patrol boat sank off the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo after capsizing, the coast guard said. — ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 Operators of another boat happened to be on the phone with the Coast Guard checking conditions in the inlet and reported the vessel, the Moonstruck, capsizing, according to The Coastland Times. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

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The players were aware of popular sentiment against overturning the call.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Earlier this year, Zeldin proposed overturning the landmark finding that climate change is a threat to human health.

— Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of overturning

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Elsewhere along the Black River, campers clung to collapsing structures and trees as floodwaters surged, while search crews continued looking for a woman swept away with her dogs.

— Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
At the same time, though, the league is far more reliant on a regional TV model that’s currently in the midst of collapsing.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of collapsing

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The scale of that cost and who will bear them within the supply chain is one of the major uncertainties upsetting those faced with execution.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
As the 32nd and last seed, the Kaulig Racing driver made an improbably flamboyant run to a runner-up finish while upsetting Hamlin and 2012 champion Brad Keselowski.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026

Definition of upsetting

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The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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caps (off)

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