as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders
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as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast
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Recent Examples of cape
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the East, Jalen Brunson put on his cape and rescued the New York Knicks in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 15 points in the final eight minutes of regulation to help the Knicks avoid an embarrassing loss — while pinning one on the Cavs.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Black fabric gave the body of the dress an hourglass silhouette, and coordinated with an organza cape featuring the same floral motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
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For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,400 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the East, Jalen Brunson put on his cape and rescued the New York Knicks in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 15 points in the final eight minutes of regulation to help the Knicks avoid an embarrassing loss — while pinning one on the Cavs.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Black fabric gave the body of the dress an hourglass silhouette, and coordinated with an organza cape featuring the same floral motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cape
Noun
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Another configuration is the poncho or cloak mode, which can be used around camp.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Nearby Playa Naranjo serves as a gateway, with a ferry service linking the peninsula to Puntarenas and the wider Costa Rican coast.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Leo will spend two days in the Canary Islands, which are closer to Africa than the Spanish peninsula, visiting two of the seven islands and meeting with migrants and the humanitarian organizations that provide care for them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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O'Brien said the level of the sea has risen to the point where there is no more protection for the pier.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Both have traveled around the league quite a bit, but are combining to average almost 40 points per game for the Tempo.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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Its publishing arm, D1 – established in 2017 – focuses on royalty collection, rights management and catalog development.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Cape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cape. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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