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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the capper to the campaign rally was an appearance by the candidate himself
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as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
she was smart, she was pretty, but here's the capper—she was kind, unlike the other girls
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Recent Examples of capper
Three batters later, Toronto put the capper on the third-highest scoring inning in World Series history (and the highest in over 50 years), when Kirk hit a two-run homer to center.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Sabi Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including the capper off a pass from Davis, as Fairview topped 60 points for the third time this season.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
End The Day With A Memorable Meal The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Following a half-hour local news break and a special edition of NBC Nightly News, the Sunday Night Football pregame festivities will lead into the Packers-Cowboys capper.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Sabi Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including the capper off a pass from Davis, as Fairview topped 60 points for the third time this season.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
End The Day With A Memorable Meal The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Following a half-hour local news break and a special edition of NBC Nightly News, the Sunday Night Football pregame festivities will lead into the Packers-Cowboys capper.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capper
Noun
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Did the 'Christy' ending happen in real life?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The ending of the film certainly leaves it open to the possibility.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Edwards went 5 for 7 on mid-range attempts in Portland, with the fifth make serving as the game clincher.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the train hurtles toward its final destination, mother and daughter must confront both their past and the paranormal – before the journey reaches a deadly conclusion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tariffs case in most respects appears to be an instance in which the conservative Justices would favor limiting executive power, but the idea that foreign affairs and emergencies are different may muddy that conclusion.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rock crusher itself appeared to be a mobile unit, not a permanent one.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2026
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Denver comedy fans are well served this weekend with headlining sets from hometown hero Josh Blue, a stand-up crusher who’s been showing comics how it’s done since grabbing national attention in 2006 with his hilariously deft, self-effacing routines.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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McLendon has spent the last two seasons on the practice squad prior to making his Dolphins debut during the season finale against the New England Patriots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things fans have been sharing a theory called Conformity Gate that posits the events of the finale actually didn't happen.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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This set includes two ornaments in a silver hue with a gold topper and a durable monofilament hanging string.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Add a ribbon and a pretty DIY gift topper and your gift is ready to give!—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James didn't play due to arthritis and sciatica as Los Angeles' three-game winning streak came to an end.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Nonpartisan experts who have studied the subject believe the increasing cost of upgrading the grid, with new transmission lines or other facilities, is the single factor most responsible for rate increases.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Numerous factors hurt Detroit over many years, including a shrinking tax base, high unemployment and poverty, and rising health care and pension costs for city employees.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Capper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capper. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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