as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
I prefer to take my medicine as caps rather than in liquid form
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as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
grabbed a cap and plopped it on his head before running out
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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
a cap on player salary expenditures was suggested as a way to keep small market teams competitive
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as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil
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Recent Examples of cap
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
To a degree, the Bucks already have gone down that road, with the bad contract extended last summer to Myles Turner in free agency and the corresponding waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard, a contract that will remain on their cap through 2029-30.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, there are many reasons to invest in professional sports teams, one being the scarcity of teams, with many leagues capped at around 30 clubs.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Washington Post reported that the FCC waived a cap that barred station owners from expanding to reach more than 39% of American households.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
To a degree, the Bucks already have gone down that road, with the bad contract extended last summer to Myles Turner in free agency and the corresponding waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard, a contract that will remain on their cap through 2029-30.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
New Jersey charges an amount based on income and family size and is capped at the statewide average annual premium for bronze health plans in New Jersey.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, there are many reasons to invest in professional sports teams, one being the scarcity of teams, with many leagues capped at around 30 clubs.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, challenges remain as high costs and demanding laser requirements limit widespread adoption.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Annual contribution caps, even with catch-up provisions, restrict how much can be invested each year.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some products that consumers might not consider candy are now restricted from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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