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keeling over

VERB

fall, faint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pass out

WEAK

black out capsize collapse drop founder go down overturn pitch plunge slump swoon topple tumble upset

Antonyms

WEAK

stand straighten

Example Sentences

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The only way to deploy this exhausting strategy without keeling over is to be fit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The classic Hollywood version of a heart attack — clutching your chest and keeling over — is fairly rare, especially for women.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2022

"I wanted to be able to run around after my son without keeling over, but even with this extra motivation, I struggled massively," the father-of-two said.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2021

"Especially since he's one cheeseburger away from keeling over himself," Behar quipped in response.

From Fox News • Jun. 12, 2019

The troll complied, keeling over with almost comical stiffness.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer