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
Mosley has navigated injuries, development and expectations, but three straight first-round exits – capped by a collapse of this magnitude – change the conversation.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Olivia Moultrie became the youngest player in league history to make 100 NWSL appearances and capped it off with a goal and assist in the Portland Thorns’ 2-0 victory over the Chicago Stars at Martin Stadium in Evanston.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Olivia Moultrie became the youngest player in NWSL history to make 100 NWSL appearances and capped it off with a goal and assist in Portland's victory.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The marathon capped a three-day weekend that also featured a 5K, a kids run and a running festival.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
The team sweep capped a heady school year for American Heritage-Delray coach Brian Schleifer.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
According to The Points Guy travel website, United is offering one-way fares capped at $199, covering most Spirit areas, including South Florida.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
He has been capped 34 times by the Netherlands, scoring six goals.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Olivia Moultrie became the youngest player in league history to make 100 NWSL appearances and capped it off with a goal and assist in the Portland Thorns’ 2-0 victory over the Chicago Stars at Martin Stadium in Evanston.
—Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Olivia Moultrie became the youngest player in NWSL history to make 100 NWSL appearances and capped it off with a goal and assist in Portland's victory.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The marathon capped a three-day weekend that also featured a 5K, a kids run and a running festival.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
The team sweep capped a heady school year for American Heritage-Delray coach Brian Schleifer.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
According to The Points Guy travel website, United is offering one-way fares capped at $199, covering most Spirit areas, including South Florida.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
He has been capped 34 times by the Netherlands, scoring six goals.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
Verb
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Because of this, the bill’s effect on voter participation would have been limited.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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When public testimony was taken, the House limited some speakers to less than one minute.—
Jon Harris Maurer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In January, the company restricted its chat feature to users who completed its age-check verification.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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His ride-hailing service, E-Z Pedicabs, was barred from traveling there by a city ordinance that restricted certain kinds of transportation in the area.—
Dylan Lysen
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The massacre roiled Australia, where serious gun crime has been rare since controls were tightened after a mass shooting in Tasmania 30 years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The hearings follow a report urging gun reform The massacre roiled Australia, where serious gun crime has been rare since controls were tightened after a mass shooting in Tasmania 30 years ago.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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