as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
I prefer to take my medicine as caps rather than in liquid form
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as in hats
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
grabbed a cap and plopped it on his head before running out
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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
a cap on player salary expenditures was suggested as a way to keep small market teams competitive
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as in restricts
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 caps
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
While their caps and gowns for the 1,160 seniors who were eligible to graduate kept out some of the chilly air, their family members in the stands were fired up with applause and cheers for students.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Axios reported that one company spent half a billion dollars on AI after failing to enact usage caps for employees.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Machu Picchu has a new strategy against overtourism Machu Picchu’s new management plan places the sanctuary within a wider global effort to curb overtourism through taxes, caps, and tighter access rules.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The big downside to the 11S Pro is that the RAM caps at 16GB and the storage at 512GB, with no sign of the 24GB+1TB configuration available for the 11 Pro.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Some Middle Eastern suppliers have also temporarily shut in their wells when OPEC production caps kicked in.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Swanson also brings a wealth of experience with her 103 caps, putting her just behind Sonnett (116), Lavelle (120) and Heaps (176) as a veteran player.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The financing caps off a busy several months for the Claude maker, which has rolled out new coding and finance tools aimed at helping businesses be more productive, in a blow to software stocks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The sentence caps a nearly five-year judicial process.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
As big as that figure is, Minnesota's constitution caps how much schools can draw from the fund.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The historic assignment caps a Big 12 championship season that both involved some controversy over regional seeding and fueled a major fundraising push.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The renewal caps a notable year for the franchise.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2026
Requires agents to register, caps NIL payouts to agents at 5%.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The firing caps a period of open confrontation between the two former allies from the Patriotes Africains du Sénégal pour le Travail, l’Éthique et la Fraternité (Pastef) party, who had defeated the former ruling party in March 2024.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Noun
The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
While their caps and gowns for the 1,160 seniors who were eligible to graduate kept out some of the chilly air, their family members in the stands were fired up with applause and cheers for students.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Axios reported that one company spent half a billion dollars on AI after failing to enact usage caps for employees.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Machu Picchu has a new strategy against overtourism Machu Picchu’s new management plan places the sanctuary within a wider global effort to curb overtourism through taxes, caps, and tighter access rules.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The big downside to the 11S Pro is that the RAM caps at 16GB and the storage at 512GB, with no sign of the 24GB+1TB configuration available for the 11 Pro.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Some Middle Eastern suppliers have also temporarily shut in their wells when OPEC production caps kicked in.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Swanson also brings a wealth of experience with her 103 caps, putting her just behind Sonnett (116), Lavelle (120) and Heaps (176) as a veteran player.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
Joffrey Ballet caps its 70th season After successfully mounting a dance journey through one Russian literary masterpiece, the Joffrey Ballet looks to see if lightning can strike twice in the same place.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The financing caps off a busy several months for the Claude maker, which has rolled out new coding and finance tools aimed at helping businesses be more productive, in a blow to software stocks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The sentence caps a nearly five-year judicial process.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
As big as that figure is, Minnesota's constitution caps how much schools can draw from the fund.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The historic assignment caps a Big 12 championship season that both involved some controversy over regional seeding and fueled a major fundraising push.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The renewal caps a notable year for the franchise.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2026
Requires agents to register, caps NIL payouts to agents at 5%.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The firing caps a period of open confrontation between the two former allies from the Patriotes Africains du Sénégal pour le Travail, l’Éthique et la Fraternité (Pastef) party, who had defeated the former ruling party in March 2024.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caps
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Make medicine time stress‑free with these soft, tasty treats that hide pills and turn dosing into a simple, snackable moment.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Keith Gustafson was arrested at his Murrieta home in 2023, at which point Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies recovered firearms, cocaine, M30 pills, and fentanyl, officials said at the time of his arrest.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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These weapons are varied and wide-ranging, including accessories such as fur stoles, rare designer handbags, a sizable collection of statement hats, and Puma’s entire catalog of Speedcat sneakers.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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On May 1, Byrd visited a police rental storage locker to search for the money and found a large amount stored in multiple plastic storage bins with lids.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Keeping trash bin lids tightly sealed and far from doors can help minimize the risk.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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The Kenyan government's Lake Turkana Fisheries Management Plan has imposed regulations designed to protect juvenile fish and make certain breeding grounds off limits to fishing.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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The figures don't include properties within incorporated cities’ limits.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive restricts officers from enforcing federal immigration laws or assisting ICE agents.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The bill separately restricts Speed Tier 2 and Speed Tier 3 devices.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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In Madrid, nearly half a million students face strict limits on using computers or tablets for coursework.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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The digital world encompasses tablets, phones, smartwatches, TVs, computers as well as social media and AI.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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At one point, several FBI agents in helmets and protective vests approached the SUV with rifles drawn.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Still, there are no pads, only helmets and a glimmering competitive desire that’s ramping up as the team reached the midway mark of OTAs.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Today’s new wave of halter tops feels grown-up and refined, reimagined in sleek, streamlined shapes that have become fixtures everywhere from the runway to the red carpet — and across the vacation wardrobes defining Euro-summer style.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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His 234 wins placed him as tops in his field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Caps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caps. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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