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 The Huskers opened the scoring with a 28-yard field goal by Kyle Cunanan, capping a 13-play, 66-yard drive to take a 3-0 lead. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The airline is waiving change fees and capping fares in affected markets. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Political uncertainty pushed the euro toward its fifth weekly fall, capping a dismal run for European financial markets. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Michelle Obama headlined a special speaker series at the Fort Worth Convention Center, capping Lee's centennial celebration while raising funds for the National Juneteenth Museum. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Cleveland Clinic suggests capping continuous phone or tablet sessions at about 15 to 30 minutes before stepping away. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Because diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel are co produced during the refining process, capping diesel exports could trigger storage bottlenecks and force refiners to curtail overall processing runs. — CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 But Alabama responded again with Brown's 7-yard scoring run, capping an 88-yard drive highlighted by Russell's third-down completions of 50 yards to Lotzeir Brooks and 22 yards to Coleman-Williams. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Ellison is aiming to finalize the merger next week, capping his meteoric rise to becoming one of the industry’s most influential figures. — L.a. Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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Defects introduced during those steps can disrupt the electronic processes needed for efficient light emission, potentially limiting a material’s performance even when its underlying crystal structure is favorable.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
In other words, having a semi-capable infrastructure or limiting what data is available to the AI could cripple your chances.

— Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
This may include repairing or repositioning a sprinkler, changing the irrigation schedule, removing standing water, posting warning signs, or temporarily restricting access to an affected area.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

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