as in limited
to set bounds or an upper limit for
the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil
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Recent Examples of capped
Ighodaro followed with a dunk and Gillespie added a 3-pointer and a jumper before Jordan Goodwin stole a pass and fed Ryan Dunn for a fast-break dunk that capped an 11-0 run.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If a homeowner’s tax bill is lower than $1,600, the credit is capped at the amount owed and does not generate extra cash.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike penalties, interest is not capped, which means a balance left unresolved long enough will grow well beyond the original amount owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Riverdale Ridge senior capped her historic prep career this year, breaking the CHSAA scoring record while leading the Ravens to a fourth straight Denver Coliseum appearance.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The release capped a bellwether year for Weathers.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
His corner three capped a 10-0 Celtics run to open the second quarter, putting Boston ahead 37-21.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The third round of March Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in one day.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
This spring, Estévez saw his velocity capped around 88-90 mph.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
If a homeowner’s tax bill is lower than $1,600, the credit is capped at the amount owed and does not generate extra cash.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike penalties, interest is not capped, which means a balance left unresolved long enough will grow well beyond the original amount owed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Riverdale Ridge senior capped her historic prep career this year, breaking the CHSAA scoring record while leading the Ravens to a fourth straight Denver Coliseum appearance.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The release capped a bellwether year for Weathers.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
His corner three capped a 10-0 Celtics run to open the second quarter, putting Boston ahead 37-21.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The third round of March Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in one day.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
This spring, Estévez saw his velocity capped around 88-90 mph.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
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The number of Jews allowed to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem has been limited to 50 a day, while Muslims have been completely barred from accessing Al Aqsa Mosque since the war started in late February, including the entire holy month of Ramadan.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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But UConn’s smothering defense forced five turnovers against the junior guard and limited the rest of her team to just 30 points.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wang said her American citizenship was made possible by the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship guarantee and by changes to laws that had restricted Asian immigration.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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But one side of the bar and the front part of the concourse are restricted to North End Zone ticketholders, providing a quick and easy way to grab a drink and get back to your seat in time for kickoff.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israeli authorities have tightened security across Jerusalem’s Old City, limiting gatherings and restricting access to major religious sites due to fears of violence and missile threats tied to the regional war.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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