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
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.
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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
The peaks are still snow-capped, and the valleys start to turn green.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Kevin Denkey scored his club-leading ninth goal this season in the 77th minute and Tom Barlow capped the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
These days, teams’ payrolls are capped and the league’s revenue is shared.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Loans will be capped at $10,000.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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
The peaks are still snow-capped, and the valleys start to turn green.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Kevin Denkey scored his club-leading ninth goal this season in the 77th minute and Tom Barlow capped the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
These days, teams’ payrolls are capped and the league’s revenue is shared.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Loans will be capped at $10,000.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capped
Verb
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The confusion isn’t limited to consumers.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The new product lineup isn’t limited to ultra-aged showpieces.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Seats in the president’s suite are invitation-only and restricted to the president of UF, high-level university officials and invited guests.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The relaxed, slung fit keeps you from feeling restricted while exploring the city.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Several airlines have tightened rules around portable power packs, which can pose a fire risk.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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