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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry
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as in assets
the total of one's money and property
invested nearly all of their capital in the new business
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse
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Recent Examples of capital
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Thursday news comes months after the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles granted approval in November for the driverless taxis to operate in the capital region, expanding Waymo’s testing territory beyond San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some teams are looking forward to draft capital.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
As of Tuesday night, Fischer reported the Mavericks are seeking first-round draft capital for Gafford.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Across advanced economies, they have repeatedly been narrowed or even repealed after delivering disappointing revenue, tax avoidance, capital flight, and costly administrative battles.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Thursday news comes months after the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles granted approval in November for the driverless taxis to operate in the capital region, expanding Waymo’s testing territory beyond San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some teams are looking forward to draft capital.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
As of Tuesday night, Fischer reported the Mavericks are seeking first-round draft capital for Gafford.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capital
Noun
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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With Sam Darnold under center, the Seahawks were third in points scored and eighth in yards gained.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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White actually carried main voice Terry Gannon through parts of the broadcast.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shah’s daughter, Smita Shah, is a finance committee vice chair for Stratton’s main campaign fund, Juliana for Illinois.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 56-year-old nonprofit executive plans to tap his personal wealth to jump-start his campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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But even with more wealth to his name than anyone in history, Musk doesn’t seem convinced that the number in his bank account translates into personal fulfillment.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa Dubois, Wyoming Dating from 1922, Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa sits in a prime location in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole and just a mile from the Continental Divide.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our famous but past-her-prime hero saddles up for one more go at glory, kicks serious butt, but ultimately falls short.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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Today, the Los Cabos area and neighboring East Cape have emerged a wellness mecca.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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