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as in endings
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 crushers
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 cappers
There is a high probability that following the team regularly will lead to securing tickets via ballots — but only the top cappers have guarantees.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cappers
Noun
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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But regulation losses … those are the crushers.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Dec. 2025
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Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 Nov. 2025
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Colbert’s goodbye — running some 17 minutes over — was ambitious in a way that other TV late night finales were not.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This misery-making helped Hantz brute-force his way to two successive finales.—
Shaan Merchant,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Right now, the home deals are especially strong, with markdowns on cooling bedding, plush pillows, and comfy mattress toppers.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Is technology intrinsically bad, or can it be harnessed for progressive ends?—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The report concluded that a mere $1,000 hike in the annual cost of living would leave another 3 million households unable to make ends meet.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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Several factors can cause tomato leaves to curl, and some are more serious than others.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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For the United States, that fact leads to several conclusions.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Arab producers are drawing their own conclusions, redirecting supply chains away from Gulf chokepoints and investing in rail corridors linking inland production facilities to ports far removed from the current theater of conflict.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Daytona will always be big, as will championship clinchers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Manager Rob Thomson punctuated the Phillies' postseason clinchers over the years with a call-and-response in the clubhouse, asking Realmuto how many more wins were needed to win the World Series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Cappers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cappers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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