cap (off)

as in to finish
to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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  • How to Watch Italy vs Israel There’s a lot on the line as Italy hosts Israel in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the home team still in contention to finish first in UEFA Group I.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.
    Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • The untitled crowning piece features a faceless woman with a flower crown and a single mastectomy, in a tribute to women affected by breast cancer.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Saturated neutrals seem to be the trend for the upcoming year, with Glidden’s Warm Mahogany, Sherwin-Williams’ versatile Universal Khaki, and Behr’s deep blue-green, Hidden Gem, crowned as other paint brands’ colors setting the design mood.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Caleb Heavner completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards with a touchdown for Fort Hays State, which dropped to 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Harrison’s nomination came after his time on General Hospital concluded in 2024.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The initial analysis, concluded on August 8, 2025, confirmed the skull was that of an adult, but could not provide further conclusive information.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • The duo earned eight perfect scores throughout the competition, culminating in a fusion of the cha-cha and Argentine tango for their final dance.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The format culminates in a studio duet between patient and relative, capped by a tribute performance from popular artists.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Cap (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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