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
McIlroy, who again struggled with his putting, still managed to shoot a 4-under 67, capping off his round with a long birdie putt to tie for Kitayama for second.
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Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The Vikings led 1-0 midway through the third period before scoring twice in just over two minutes and capping things off with an empty-net goal.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Architectural context should guide color-capping decisions, according to Davis.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
The group has pushed to speed up capping idle wells.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The Vikings led 1-0 midway through the third period before scoring twice in just over two minutes and capping things off with an empty-net goal.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Architectural context should guide color-capping decisions, according to Davis.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
The group has pushed to speed up capping idle wells.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capping
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To ease the transition, experts recommend adjusting sleep schedules gradually, limiting caffeine intake, and using light exposure strategically to help the body adapt to the new time.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many homeowners who locked in ultra-low borrowing costs during the early years of the pandemic have been reluctant to sell and take on significantly higher rates, limiting the number of homes for sale and keeping prices elevated.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers recently spent hours arguing over measures to preempt local governments from funding activities that fall under a vague and broad definition of diversity, equality and inclusion, stop them from restricting greenhouse gases, and prevent them from regulating urban sprawl.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The future of American democracy depends not on restricting participation but on expanding it—on welcoming more voices, not fewer.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Capping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capping. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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