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Definition of capsnext
plural of cap

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noun (2)

plural of cap

caps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cap

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Recent Examples of caps
Noun
Meanwhile, both New York and California are considering legislation on resale price caps as well. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 The city under my feet had an animal’s warm, breathing give, scaled with glass and bottle caps and still-burning cigarettes. Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 Pitbull, 45, made history Sunday at American Express presents BST Hyde Park in London after 22,141 fans gathered wearing bald caps, setting the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people in bald caps. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Remove the grates and burner caps if needed for soaking and cleaning. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Pitbull just broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps with 22,141 baldies — this is what Pitbull calls his fans who wear bald caps. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 July 2026 Plus, Akins expects small and mid-cap companies as favorable spots going into 2027, noting how small-caps in particular have performed incredibly well this year. Emma Wilson, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Meanwhile, two-time women’s World Cup champ Alex Morgan (45) has more caps than Cristiano Ronaldo (42), while Kylian Mbappé has been quiet with just 35 touches for Nike. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026 Swift’s Emmy nomination caps off an already monumental beginning of July. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026 The closure caps mounting scrutiny of Utah’s troubled-teen industry, as families sue Provo Canyon over alleged mistreatment and Hilton’s advocacy helps drive new safeguards for youth nationwide. Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Danhausen's match caps a storyline with Judgment Day and leans on his New York crossover appeal after WWE tied him to the Knicks' championship run. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The evening caps off with a Polynesian dance performance where guests can learn the hula. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 The result caps a deeply divisive election cycle in a country that has gone through nine presidents in the past decade. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Snow said four Live Local skyscrapers of over 40 stories are now planned in Wynwood, where a special city zoning plan ordinarily caps building height at 12 stories. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Starting Wednesday, House Bill 504 caps bulk purchases of lottery tickets at $5,000 within a 24-hour period. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caps
Noun
  • The agency had helped fund academic research that later formed the basis for two Gilead HIV pills, Truvada and Descovy.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2026
  • The participants underwent a battery of physical exams, and then were put on personalized protocols, prescribed by doctors, before receiving their first pills and injections.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Seven candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far.
    Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Moody and a friend, who is also a Black woman, tried to enter through the ballpark turnstile while wearing MAGA hats.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • In an alternative universe, Pogačar too could have been donning one of its lids.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • The legislation aims to reduce housing costs and barriers to home ownership by increasing some mortgage loan limits and access to small-dollar mortgages, among other measures.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
    Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • The ordinance that restricts yoga instruction at city parks does not outlaw teaching other subjects including tai chi and Shakespeare, the city has conceded in court proceedings.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Touchscreen displays are standard for smartphones and tablets, but many computer manufacturers have started incorporating them into their laptop designs.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Over the centuries, new technologies — like television and tablets — have eased the burdens of caregiving or helped keep children occupied.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Community bicycle repair programs may know which bicycle helmets are the good ones and are up to date on their safety requirements.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag).
    Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • In doing so, the clips render traditional bras extraordinarily versatile and allow for seamless wear beneath racerback tops, cap sleeves, and more styles.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 July 2026

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“Caps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caps. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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