capers 1 of 2

plural of caper

capers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of caper

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capers
Noun
White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 The onion’s bite and the capers’ briny sharpness balance the richness of the purée. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025 As mentioned before, the annual Distiller’s Cut stands out for the use of an extra 48th botanical—previous years have included capers, maple syrup, and woodruff. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 Taking primo concert tickets doesn't compare to classic Kilpatrick capers like demanding $10,000 payoffs and pocketing cash a campaign worker pulled from her bra in the mayor's office. M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025 Handmade pappardelle with veal ragù, pancetta and sheep’s milk ricotta; Neapolitan pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce, ricotta salata and honey; and vitello piccata with capers, lemon and spinach are three must-try dishes on the menu. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Stir together panko, parsley, half-and-half, Parmesan, egg, garlic, capers, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 Picadillo, a main course usually made with ground beef, tomatoes, olives and capers, could be described as a sloppy joe with a Spanish accent. Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
  • Many have built followings while making content in a specific area, such as magic, pranks, art, sports, gaming, comedy or reviews.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
  • As far as college pranks go, the one The Harvard Lampoon orchestrated was pricey.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film, which tells the story of a 1980s teen who accidentally hops in a time machine and zooms back to 1955, first premiered in summer 1985.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Oftentimes, Tupac and Gault wound up whiling away lunch (and beyond) at the Old Town Mall, a run-down shopping center two hops and a skip from Dunbar.
    Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The outdoor adventures continue in summer with scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, ropes courses, and racing down the mountain on an alpine coaster.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another user, @jordynblaine, who dances to the song, seemingly mocking the mother of seven's moves, has already racked up nearly 3 million views.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Halloween’s history, from tricks to treats Halloween is rooted in the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, marking the harvest and coming winter – and few know the shortcomings of the cold more than Minnesotans.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Critic Dwight Macdonald later wrote that Keaton’s singular screen-in-screen transformation made similar tricks by Surrealist giants Dalí, Buñuel, and Cocteau timid by comparison.
    Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ralphy leaps up in shock, tumbles off the sofa, and sprints toward his owner, who is filming nearby.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Maddie’s Secret follows Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Also, keep in mind that the outdoor outfitter REI usually skips the day entirely, famously staying closed for its #OptOutside campaign.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Ina skips all that by using frozen puff pastry dough, which bakes into perfectly flaky layers that soak up the buttery brown sugar and cinnamon filling.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 5,000-square-foot Victorian dwelling, which was built in 1870, sports a red exterior and is tucked behind gothic wrought iron gates featuring spiders, bats, and other spooky creatures worked into its ornate design.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The dial pressure gauge sports an electronic screen instead of the stick or dial.
    Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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