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
But the craft, overloaded with people and still half-full of water from the earlier attempt to balance the Pacific, capsized.
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Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Three people were rescued after a fishing vessel capsized Thursday 40 miles offshore from Caillou Bay, Louisiana, the Coast Guard said in a news statement.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
On the verge of losing all hope, Michael encounters a stern, elderly Japanese soldier (Ken Watanabe) who was stranded there after his military boat capsized during World War II.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
These conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, along with broaching, which leads to capsizing.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Three people were rescued after a fishing vessel capsized Thursday 40 miles offshore from Caillou Bay, Louisiana, the Coast Guard said in a news statement.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
On the verge of losing all hope, Michael encounters a stern, elderly Japanese soldier (Ken Watanabe) who was stranded there after his military boat capsized during World War II.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
These conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, along with broaching, which leads to capsizing.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capsize
Verb
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Utley was suspended two games by MLB, but the suspension was overturned.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to the appeal, Sergio Correa is seeking for his conviction to be overturned and a new trial.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meditation is something that really keeps me even keeled.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 July 2023
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Throughout the ups and downs for the Chicago Bulls this season, coach Billy Donovan has tried to keep his demeanor even keel for the most part.—
Jamal Collier,
chicagotribune.com,
20 Mar. 2021
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Despite a lack of programming competing in the 76th Primetime Emmys window, Season 3 of Hacks upset Season 2 of The Bear in the Best Comedy category.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Butter can also upset developing digestive systems, possibly causing stomach discomfort or diarrhea, adds Miller.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Capsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capsize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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