capped

past tense of cap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capped 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 But Clemson got a field goal and then took the lead on a 1-yard run by Davidson that capped a 17-play drive that was extended when Niles Davis jumped offside on a fourth-and-4 pooch punt out of field-goal formation. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 18 days. — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026 Miller capped off her ensemble with a pair of strappy black sandal heels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 No-credit-check loans are usually capped at a few thousand dollars and have short repayment terms, typically a few weeks or months. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Teodosio capped the scoring with an RBI single in the eighth. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 The Wildcats responded with an eight-play, 60-yard drive capped by Chiles’ 25-yard touchdown pass to Himon. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, Jenkins capped the drive with a 4-yard keeper, putting UCF ahead 34-27 with 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The war has severely restricted energy shipments out of the Middle East, sending oil prices soaring and raising concerns about accelerating inflation globally.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • She was denied asylum under a Biden-era border policy that restricted eligibility for many migrants who crossed the southern border outside official pathways.
    — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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

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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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