Synonyms of capped

capped

verb

past tense of cap

as in limited

to set bounds or an upper limit for

the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limited
• restricted
• tightened
• confined
• circumscribed
• blocked
• held down
• hampered
• hindered
• suppressed
• impeded
• barred
• narrowed
• modified
• obstructed
• squeezed
• contracted
• pinched
• lessened
• numbered
• repressed
• qualified
• constricted
• quelled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeded
• expanded
• broadened
• widened
• overextended
• overreached

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capped

But the lead quickly expanded in the second half, thanks to a 15-0 run by Charlotte, which lasted nearly three minutes and was capped off by Allen’s three-pointer. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

The third round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days. — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026

The crisis capped a week of severe weather in which rain swamped dozens of homes in Utah and tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees onto houses and downed power lines in Arizona. — Mead Gruver, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

The New York celebration capped several days of birthday festivities that began back home in Toronto. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2026

The Trail Blazers got off to a hot start in the third quarter with, starting on a 15-0 run, capped off by a 3-point basket by Camara for a 74-64 lead. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Thomas capped the half with a 20-yard touchdown run in the final seconds, giving the Yellow Jackets three touchdowns in less than three minutes and a commanding 64-0 halftime lead. — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

Recently, Hurley was spotted wearing a large diamond on that finger, suggesting the couple has taken their pairing to the next level—a rumor fueled by a post to Instagram published by Cyrus Friday that was capped by the engagement ring emoji. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026

Castillo’s game-winning 28-yard touchdown run capped off a Brackenridge comeback in which the Eagles scored 21 unanswered points after falling behind 14-0 in the third quarter. — David Dekunder, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026