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

Spain defeated Argentina to win the FIFA men’s World Cup on Sunday, capping a tournament that was broadly seen as a success for the North American host nations. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 July 2026

Unheralded Ryan Fox of New Zealand drilled a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by one, capping an eventful championship and a major season not short of surprises. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026

The title definitively places this generation among the pantheon of world soccer, capping off a brilliant era following the 2024 European Championship. — Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026

Wednesday’s semifinal between Argentina and England was the eighth and final game played here, capping the biggest sporting month for the city since the 1996 Olympics. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Stocks pulled back on Friday , capping off another volatile week. — Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Instead of capping raucous Bastille Day celebrations in France with a trip to the World Cup final, Deschamps and his squad will travel to Miami to play in the third-place game. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

If elected, Davidson would advocate, and convince other lawmakers to support, legislation capping the percent of property taxes that residents are required to pay. — Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

At 104 degrees, this is just the third 100-degree day this summer measured at Sacramento Executive Airport, capping a start to summer that has been, by Sacramento standards, remarkably gentle. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026