capped

past tense of cap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capped Rembel capped off the scoring with another kickoff return touchdown late in the game. Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Sam Ehlinger capped a three-touchdown performance with an 88-yard strike to rookie tight end Justin Joly in the Denver Broncos' 34-6 rout of the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night in their preseason finale. ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 While active rosters would still be capped at 26 players, teams could carry 14 pitchers, up one from the current allowance. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Out-of-pocket exposure is also capped at a deductible instead of the full repair bill. Emily Mercer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Instead of a flat fee, Billshark costs equal 40% of your savings, capped at two years of discounts or $9 per cancellation. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Herbert’s 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter capped a 14-play drive. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
Verb
  • At his death, Snellings’ belongings were limited to a bicycle and a couple of totes.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now the rotating cast of 100 or so attendees is limited to current and former central bankers, government officials, and top economists (plus a dozen-ish reporters).
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, in 2016, the US and Egypt entered into a cultural property agreement that restricted the US import of certain relevant material from Egypt.
    News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Carney said Washington introduced language in the final hours of negotiations that would have restricted Canada’s ability to make trade deals with other countries.
    Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since his original conviction, the law has been tightened to allow sentences of up to five years for forgery, said Marseglia.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The format was long — some might say tedious — and tightened ever so minimally as Davis aged.
    Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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