Thesaurus results for CAPPING (OFF)

capping (off)

verb

Definition of capping (off)

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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Larson salvaged a stage point by finishing 10th, while Hamlin was shut out of stage points in 14th.

— Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Physicians spend far too many evenings finishing documentation.

— Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of finishing

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Wide, pale pink, satin ribbons were threaded loosely throughout the dress, culminating in bows at the shoulders.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Don Wolfensberger is a 28-year congressional staff veteran culminating as chief of staff of the House Rules Committee.

— Don Wolfensberger, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of culminating

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Willis also struggled, completing only nine passes for 85 yards.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Reusing magnets for the EIC After completing the safety tests, Greene confirmed that the stand meets today’s structural engineering standards.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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