Synonyms of capping

capping

verb

present participle of cap

as in limiting

to set bounds or an upper limit for

the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limiting
• restricting
• tightening
• confining
• blocking
• holding down
• circumscribing
• hindering
• impeding
• obstructing
• suppressing
• narrowing
• modifying
• hampering
• barring
• squeezing
• contracting
• lessening
• pinching
• qualifying
• numbering
• repressing
• constricting
• quelling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeding
• expanding
• widening
• broadening
• overreaching
• overextending

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capping

These concerns aren’t unique to capping coaches’ compensation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The typical homeowners insurance policy puts financial limits on coverage in a variety of ways — for example, by excluding certain types of disasters or capping payouts for certain items or types of damage. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

The Italian government on Thursday approved rules capping the number of students without Italian citizenship in each classroom at 30%, as well as banning burqas and niqabs. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

About $150 million would go toward reconnecting the westside neighborhoods by capping and stitching overpass on the highway. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Undrafted rookie Jack Strand entered in relief and immediately tossed a pick-six, capping off a complete disaster for Atlanta's passing game. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Nick Frazier scored Georgia’s first touchdown, capping a six-play, 62-yard drive on the team’s first possession. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Research on the species was published on Thursday in the journal Current Biology, capping off research that scientists began in 2021. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Elijah Newman-Hall gives IMG Academy the lead as the whole four-play drive went through him, capping it off with a 4-yard touchdown run. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026