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
Tyler Freeman tacked on an RBI single and Goodman capped the outburst with his 14th homer — a three-run drive over the left-field wall.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
However, starting on July 1, parents will be capped at $20,000 a year and $65,000 total per student.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Four consecutive two-out hits in the third, capped by an Alex Sosa RBI double and Alonzo Alvarez two-run single, cut the deficit to 6-4 before Bowen homered to push Florida back up 7-4.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The first round of June Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 10 days.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Additionally, the brand’s pet fees are typically capped at $40 per day, making the chain more affordable than the $50 to $100 fees charged by many other hotel brands.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Vazquez, meanwhile, capped a four-run first inning for the Vikings with his first two-run single.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Dominica’s legislation was inspired by Rwanda’s gorilla trekking permits, which are capped at 96 per day.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The 5-acre site, which is part of Paradise Hills Community Park, sits over a landfill that was capped in the mid-1960s but the ground had been left bare.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
However, starting on July 1, parents will be capped at $20,000 a year and $65,000 total per student.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Four consecutive two-out hits in the third, capped by an Alex Sosa RBI double and Alonzo Alvarez two-run single, cut the deficit to 6-4 before Bowen homered to push Florida back up 7-4.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The first round of June Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 10 days.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Additionally, the brand’s pet fees are typically capped at $40 per day, making the chain more affordable than the $50 to $100 fees charged by many other hotel brands.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Vazquez, meanwhile, capped a four-run first inning for the Vikings with his first two-run single.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Dominica’s legislation was inspired by Rwanda’s gorilla trekking permits, which are capped at 96 per day.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The 5-acre site, which is part of Paradise Hills Community Park, sits over a landfill that was capped in the mid-1960s but the ground had been left bare.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
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Jalen Williams missed Game 7 after his left hamstring left him largely limited in availability and play throughout the postseason.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Rain chances will be limited to some spotty sprinkles early in the week with no soaking rain in sight for the extended forecast.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The airline also restricted the conditions under which refunds would be provided, prompting pushback from some plus-size travelers who argued the changes would make their trips more complicated.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This restriction travels with the pick rather than with the team, so a future pick that now belongs to another team could still be restricted on lottery night.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The rules were tightened in 2012, when the club constitution was changed to introduce the 20-year membership requirement and the budget guarantee backed by Spanish banks.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The airline tightened its policy for plus-size customers in January, making the purchase of a second seat a requirement rather than a recommendation for guests who cannot sit safely in a single seat.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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