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
  • 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
  • Once the underground construction is finished, the Huayanli complex will be carefully returned to its original spot, fully restored and preserved, now sitting atop a modern underground facility.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
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  • 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
  • Grundy completed her residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart while Meyer completed his residency at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • This would be a tripling of the productivity of the workers if all tasks can be completed with the use of genAI, the researcher estimate.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • 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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