CAPSIZE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

capsize

verb

ˈkap-ˌsīz

Definition of capsize

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 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 See All Example Sentences for capsize

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American norms about politics, science, education and law are being overturned, and artificial intelligence threatens further disruption.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kathryne Ann Stoltz rejected Luster's attempt to overturn his convictions but granted him a new sentencing hearing.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of overturn

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Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Support for the right-wing populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapse

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Through it all, Cenac has been even keeled, a willing student.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
Canales said Young has stayed even keeled through his struggles, which has given Canales the confidence to continue giving him opportunities down the field.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

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