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
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Small caps have also hit all-time highs, with the Russell 2000 rallying nearly 4% just this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Remove the grates and burner caps if needed for soaking and cleaning.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For people earning more than their state’s limit for Medicare coverage (100-138% of the FPL) but less than 400% of the FPL, income caps spelled out in premium tax credit rules are also rising slightly.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The 68-page draft is required by a 2022 state law, which set the caps between 20 and 25 students, depending on their grade level.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The caps-lock title and eff-you art work, in which the artist’s image is transposed onto a hand as a triumphant middle finger, overshoots the tone.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
Out of a sea of caps and gowns, 46 students are ready to make waves in the entertainment industry.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Haley Parsley
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
With per-engineer costs for Claude Code and Cursor ranging from $500 to $2,000 a month, Uber now caps usage at $1,500 monthly per tool.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Amodei’s statement caps off a political saga in northern Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District over who could succeed the seven-term GOP congressman, who announced his retirement in February.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
That said, Cinch caps HVAC coverage at $1,500 per term — which won’t go far on a major repair when your system has been running hard all year.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Still others employ a strategy that caps shareholders' short-term losses, but that offers limited upside as well.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The trade caps an eventful stretch for Knight.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Hong Kong, Seoul — Kim Jong Un led the celebrations, and players wept with joy, as Asian club soccer’s newest women’s champions toasted a continental conquest that caps a remarkable run for North Korea’s female footballers.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
How the law works Georgia law caps contributions to political candidates to limit corruption or even the appearance of corruption.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Noun
Occasionally, the threat of violence, often expressed through all-caps derangement.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Small caps have also hit all-time highs, with the Russell 2000 rallying nearly 4% just this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Remove the grates and burner caps if needed for soaking and cleaning.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
For people earning more than their state’s limit for Medicare coverage (100-138% of the FPL) but less than 400% of the FPL, income caps spelled out in premium tax credit rules are also rising slightly.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The 68-page draft is required by a 2022 state law, which set the caps between 20 and 25 students, depending on their grade level.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The caps-lock title and eff-you art work, in which the artist’s image is transposed onto a hand as a triumphant middle finger, overshoots the tone.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
Out of a sea of caps and gowns, 46 students are ready to make waves in the entertainment industry.
—Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Verb
The outcome caps one of California’s most ferocious congressional primaries, a contest that reflected the broader struggle between the Democratic Party’s moderate and progressive wings.
—Haley Parsley
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
With per-engineer costs for Claude Code and Cursor ranging from $500 to $2,000 a month, Uber now caps usage at $1,500 monthly per tool.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Amodei’s statement caps off a political saga in northern Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District over who could succeed the seven-term GOP congressman, who announced his retirement in February.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
That said, Cinch caps HVAC coverage at $1,500 per term — which won’t go far on a major repair when your system has been running hard all year.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Still others employ a strategy that caps shareholders' short-term losses, but that offers limited upside as well.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The trade caps an eventful stretch for Knight.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Hong Kong, Seoul — Kim Jong Un led the celebrations, and players wept with joy, as Asian club soccer’s newest women’s champions toasted a continental conquest that caps a remarkable run for North Korea’s female footballers.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
How the law works Georgia law caps contributions to political candidates to limit corruption or even the appearance of corruption.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caps
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2026
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The election cycle is in full swing in South Florida with candidates throwing their hats in the ring for congressional Districts 20 and 24.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The new store carries shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats and accessories and feature a soccer collection.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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At the counter, there is only a small selection of fancy flavors under the glass; the gelato is hidden by metal lids.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
9 Dec. 2025
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The stainless steel rest not only has a slot for holding cooking utensils like ladles, spatulas, or spoons, but it’s also designed with a special slot to hold pot and pan lids.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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As demand grew, so did inventory limits and quality-control concerns, pushing the founders to bring production in-house.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Mobile reading continues to grow, especially among audiences who primarily consume entertainment on phones and tablets rather than dedicated e-readers.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Android tablets, however, are not eligible for this offer.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Osterhout said evaluating prospects does not require shoulder pads, helmets or full smash-mouth competition.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Sticks, helmets, pants, gloves, skates and more will be sold at Pure Hockey.—
Jason Dill
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Just after lunchtime on a Saturday in November, a sea of purple braids bobs in unison, barely clearing the tops of the movie-theater seats behind them.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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Next, weave the wire through the tops of each bauble to string them together.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Caps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caps. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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