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

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Recent Examples of capped Notre Dame then scored again, this time without as much drama, on an eight-play, 68-yard drive capped by a 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Nolan James Jr. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The event, televised by dozens of channels across Serbia, capped a week of Vucic touring towns and villages in an apparent bid to shore up his popularity that's been shaken after almost two years of sustained anti-government protests. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The victory not only capped an undefeated season for Boise State, but is often considered one of the greatest college football games of all time. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026 The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 11 days. — Emily Danner, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 That program is capped at 165% of the federal poverty level, well below Bezos Academy’s threshold. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Recipients’ total premiums are capped at a certain percentage of their income — and the federal government makes up the difference. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The 25-year-old just beat out the throw to kick off the six-run rally that was capped off by Cody Bellinger’s three-run blast. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Arkansas State countered with a 76-yard touchdown drive of its own, which Owens capped with a 2-yard touchdown. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
  1. limited
  2. restricted
  3. tightened
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  • In its September North America market update, the carrier said demand from India, the Middle East and Africa into North America remained strong while capacity was limited, advising customers to book at least six weeks ahead.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Existing rules limited how much people can be paid for the electricity these appliances provide for the grid.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of limited
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  • In some states, people who were convicted of a felony or are currently incarcerated are also restricted from voting.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Data center opposition is growing in Europe More than 70 data center projects in Europe were rejected or restricted between January and April — more than in all of 2025, according to the European Data Center Monitor.
    — April Roach,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricted
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  • The race for the American League Central title tightened with a walk-off, two-run double in the ninth inning by Brayan Rocchio that gave the Guardians a 7-6 win at Progressive Field.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Since the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, cars have generally gotten more fuel-efficient, while regulations on fuel economy have tightened.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tightened

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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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