KEELING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

keeling

verb

present participle of keel

as in collapsing

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His message delivery is no more successful than Todd’s, and now the entire conference is in danger of collapsing.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
The wounded man fled across the parking lot before collapsing near Seminary Drive, where responding officers attempted lifesaving measures.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapsing

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But Mulderrig’s red Harley-Davidson Sportster slammed into the rear passenger side of Oates’ Cadillac, crumpling the back corner and twisting the wheel out of shape.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of crumpling

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One time, a very famous chef served my dining companion a gorgeous ten-piece dessert while plopping a giant wedge of cheese on my plate.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Kadooze to Candiace for plopping right down on the couch and jumping into the conversation instead of letting the snub ruin being a part of the anniversary celebration.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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For the Houthis, success on the battlefield doesn’t require toppling Saudi Arabia; disrupting the Saudi economy and sowing fear within its society may be enough to give the Houthis leverage in any possible negotiations to end the fighting.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
But further strengthening is unlikely due to a roadblock of storm-toppling wind shear set up just off the northern coast.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of toppling

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The disruption has sent transits through the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb falling sharply after mostly recovering to their pre-war levels.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
This all comes at a time when supply is falling — and falling faster than demand is recovering.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of falling

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Hentges put the tying run on base by plunking pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones, then Red Sox put runners on the corners as Andruw Monasterio beat out a potential double play ball.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
And in the film’s poignant final scene, Joe despondently plays his piano − only for Angela to sit beside him and start plunking along.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of plunking

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