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
McDonald’s draft projection might be capped because of his limitations as a pass rusher, but NFL teams looking for a dominant run defender will be keeping tabs on whether or not the third-year junior enters the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Later in the half, Cutforth then helmed a 12-play, 50-yard drive capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass to redshirt senior wide receiver Chase Penry — the first TD catch of Penry’s career.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
The series was capped by Dowdle’s second touchdown rush of the game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Under Finnish laws, the filming schedule was capped to a maximum of four 12-hour days per week.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The promotion, for now is capped at $250,000, but could be extended, the company said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the look, the shoe’s liner and shoelaces appear in white and it’s all capped off with a dark gray outsole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
While strategic nuclear weapons are capped by the New START Treaty, tactical nuclear warheads are not limited under any international agreement.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The event capped almost 18 months of turbulence for the long-running contest, which underwent an acrimonious change in leadership following the resignation of Miss USA 2023, Utah’s Noelia Voigt, amid allegations of mistreatment.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Later in the half, Cutforth then helmed a 12-play, 50-yard drive capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass to redshirt senior wide receiver Chase Penry — the first TD catch of Penry’s career.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
The series was capped by Dowdle’s second touchdown rush of the game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Under Finnish laws, the filming schedule was capped to a maximum of four 12-hour days per week.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The promotion, for now is capped at $250,000, but could be extended, the company said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Rounding out the look, the shoe’s liner and shoelaces appear in white and it’s all capped off with a dark gray outsole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
While strategic nuclear weapons are capped by the New START Treaty, tactical nuclear warheads are not limited under any international agreement.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The event capped almost 18 months of turbulence for the long-running contest, which underwent an acrimonious change in leadership following the resignation of Miss USA 2023, Utah’s Noelia Voigt, amid allegations of mistreatment.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
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Penske Media Corporation’s iconic brands include, but are not limited to, Rolling Stone, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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His vision isn’t limited to individual company frameworks or proprietary models.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Review screen time reports together so kids feel involved in the process rather than restricted.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Biden has been absent from the campaign trail since then, but Martin said that Biden had lent his name to some fundraising appeals, and that he has been restricted by treatments for cancer.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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His frequent warnings that the city would fall into ruin if Mamdani, 34, were elected mayor may have tightened the race slightly.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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