as in ship
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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Recent Examples of keel
Alan Murray, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2022
Otherwise healthy workers keel over at their desks after a long stretch of overtime or after consummating a high-pressure deal, usually from a stroke or heart attack.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 June 2022
Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Since the end of the era of Richard Nixon– a president who, in secret, tried to pressure then-Fed chief Arthur Burns to soften up on policy ahead of the 1972 election – his successors have all supported an independent Fed so that the central bank can keep the economy on an even keel.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Noun
If the program ends before those pension funds shore up their cash reserves to deal with plummeting bond prices, the funds could very rapidly keel over.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2022
Otherwise healthy workers keel over at their desks after a long stretch of overtime or after consummating a high-pressure deal, usually from a stroke or heart attack.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 June 2022
Verb
Many aspects of the boat, including the seats and the keel, are original.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Since the end of the era of Richard Nixon– a president who, in secret, tried to pressure then-Fed chief Arthur Burns to soften up on policy ahead of the 1972 election – his successors have all supported an independent Fed so that the central bank can keep the economy on an even keel.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keel
Noun
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The company aimed to land New Glenn's first stage on a ship at sea as well but failed in the attempt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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With half of the residences already reserved, the ship is scheduled to be completed in 2029.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat on the South Fork River.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Two French sailors were rescued off the coast of northern Spain after their boat was rammed by orcas.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The underlying premise of the Norwegian method is that hero workouts that leave you crumpled by the side of the track are counterproductive.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
19 May 2025
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Adding to the injury woes, the next batter, Willi Castro, fouled a ball hard off his right knee and crumpled to the ground in pain.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Coast Guard personnel spotted the 20-foot vessel roughly 6 miles from shore about 4 p.m. Saturday, running without navigational lights, according to officials.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Knight is credited with rescuing 20 ocean vessels and at least eight seaplanes and riding out six hurricanes at the top of the lighthouse.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This also helps explain how MLB plopped the Expos, who were in receivership at the time, into nearby Washington, D.C.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
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Her daughter sat at her desk with Sparks plopped on top.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Verb
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While the Padres were able to secure a 5-3 victory in the final game of a four-game series against their Southern California rivals, Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked in the ninth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The elevated mini dress is a chill, one-and-done staple for the summer, with more than one way to go about it to fit it into your own personal style lexicon: think elegant shift dresses, easy linens, lacy slips, and more sporty numbers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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“Keel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keel. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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