capping (off)

verb

Definition of capping (off)next
present participle of cap (off)
as in finishing
to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capping (off)
  1. finishing
  2. culminating
  3. completing
Verb
  • August 1968 was quite the whirlwind month for the blond, blue-eyed Peaker, who was finishing up on 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly!
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
  • After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • The sandals feature simple, elegant lines that come together in an innovative design, characterized by a slender strap that starts as a slingback and wraps around the foot, culminating in a wavy design over the toe.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of culminating
Verb
  • Rather than treating it purely as a security risk to be managed, organizations can instead treat verified AI agents as a legitimate new commerce channel—one that’s authenticated, accountable and fully capable of completing transactions.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Students could spend four years completing an engineering degree in a new field without a clear licensure path waiting for them at the end.
    — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of completing
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“Capping (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capping%20%28off%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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