CAPPING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

capping

verb

Definition of capping

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

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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

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This has caused appointment slots to fill within seconds during peak periods, limiting empty-container releases and adding to equipment shortages, according to Dimerco.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

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While much of the AI safety debate has centered on losing control of AI, Altman said restricting access to AI too severely in the name of safety could be harmful too.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
The government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who faces a national election next year, responded with emergency measures aimed at restricting evictions, curbing property speculation and giving renters indefinite leases, among other measures.

— Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

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