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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Verb
  • Expectations Having finished as runners-up last time around, Morocco can only aim to do one better this year.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Of course, 2019 was a long time ago, and last year was the first time he’s finished a season above .904 since then.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Per usual, the chefs’ last step before crowning a victor is cooking the meal of your life: a four-course meal without any of the series’ previous restrictions and with the help of an eliminated contestant as a sous chef.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 June 2025
  • Anthony Gordon was the player of the tournament in the 2023 edition as England were crowned champions, but that victory also provided momentum for a certain Cole Palmer, who was then at Manchester City.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Since then, two new structures have been completed, with 29 more underway.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • The facility will be completed by the end of 2026 and hire one to two local maintenance workers, according to Quorum Court Member Martin Rawls.
    Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • What’s next: The Royals conclude their weekend series against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
  • In the study, scientists concluded further adaptation and the potential expansion of cropland may be needed to ensure food security and mitigate climate impacts.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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  • The games culminate in a final battle between the top two creators that will take place outdoors in Times Square and will be livestreamed on a 2,250-square-foot digital billboard.
    Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
  • Their conflict culminated in Hichilema’s imprisonment in 2017, when Lungu was president.
    Jacob Zimba, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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“Cap (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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