KEELS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of keel

as in ships

a large craft for travel by water for a few days at least, the Titanic was the largest and grandest keel afloat

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verb

present tense third-person singular of keel

as in collapses

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Recent Examples of keels

Noun

From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the freshman with a lot to learn, proaches her Stacy with the most even of keels. — Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keels

Noun

Quantum sensors that can guide ships and aircraft without satellite signals.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Earlier testing included evaluations while ships were docked and at sea.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ships

Verb

Measuring a quantum state typically collapses it, forcing it into one of two possible answers.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The arc of this feud is now well known to all and will no doubt be shaped into the epic poetry our descendants recite in front of bonfires long after our civilization collapses.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapses

Noun

An entire evening can be spent just sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the boats and cruise ships go by.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Attendees can also compare boats and layouts, meet manufacturers and dealers and find resources for every stage of the sailing journey.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of boats

Verb

My now-husband and I were newly a couple and still working out the kinks and crumples in an evolving relationship.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The man crumples to the ground while the officer turns to walk away as the other officers stand by.

— Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025

Definition of crumples

Noun

Russian Pacific Fleet vessels secured the exercise area, which was closed to civilian shipping and aircraft during the missile launches.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The vessels were effectively self-insured against attacks, according to the official's account, with higher crude prices making the voyages financially worthwhile despite the risks.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of vessels

Verb

Steffi Oesterreich, a lobular breast cancer researcher at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh who was not involved in Peet’s care, said the disease often slips past imaging.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
That front eventually slips south of the region Wednesday night, allowing cooler and drier air to move in Thursday.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of slips

Verb

Things couldn’t be better, until someone plunks their stuff down right in front of you, blocking your view of the water.

— John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl after a pitcher plonks a batter, then offering the offender a handshake the next inning.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026