Synonyms of caps

caps 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of cap

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pills
• tablets
• capsules
• doses
• drugs
• lozenges
• medications
• drops
• remedies
• pharmaceuticals
• physics
• preparations
• cures
• dosages
• potions
• specifics
• medicinals
• wonder drugs
• miracle drugs
• gelcaps
• boluses
• pilules

caps

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noun (2)

plural of cap

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hats
• helmets
• headdresses
• headgears
• headpieces
• chapeaus
• lids
• hoods
• bonnets
• berets
• skullcaps
• turbans
• shakos
• panamas
• toques
• baseball caps
• kepis
• fezzes
• sunbonnets
• helms
• pillboxes
• casques
• tricornes
• tams
• toppers
• fedoras
• cloches
• service caps
• sombreros
• silk hats
• bowlers
• hard hats
• top hats
• birettas
• high hats
• garrison caps
• picture hats
• Stetsons
• plug hats
• opera hats
• stocking caps
• miters
• boaters
• overseas caps
• cocked hats
• castors
• derbies
• cowboy hats
• leghorns
• cowls
• calottes
• kufis
• homburgs
• stovepipes
• billycocks
• capuches
• sou'westers
• skimmers
• porkpie hats
• ten-gallon hats
• warbonnets
• nightcaps
• zucchettos
• tam-o'-shanters

2

as in lids

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents

I can't find the cap to the milk bottle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lids
• tops
• covers
• hoods
• roofs
• coverings
• jackets
• domes
• casings
• cases
• shells
• capsules
• housings
• sheaths

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• limitations
• lines
• confines
• boundaries
• ends
• ceilings
• terminations
• barriers
• bounds
• extents
• edges
• rims
• borders
• fences
• margins
• walls
• extremities
• brims
• termini
• restraints
• fag ends
• hedges
• bars
• stops
• verges
• outsides

caps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cap

as in restricts

to set bounds or an upper limit for

the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• restricts
• tightens
• confines
• blocks
• holds down
• circumscribes
• bars
• narrows
• hampers
• hinders
• numbers
• contracts
• suppresses
• obstructs
• impedes
• modifies
• pinches
• squeezes
• constricts
• lessens
• represses
• qualifies
• quells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeds
• expands
• broadens
• widens
• overreaches
• overextends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caps

Noun

Set the scene Step past the elegant doormen, caps raised, into a lobby where gold and silver leaves, suspended from the ceiling, catch the light that pours into the building through its vast crystal canopy roof. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Ballot measures are not subject to caps on campaign donations. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Mandatory statewide caps on property taxes would tie the hands of local governments to deal with the rapid growth and address unexpected emergencies. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Until recently, value was outperforming growth, and small caps were outpacing large caps — all while the Magnificent Seven was virtually flat on the year. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Zhang was photographed alongside Cai, wearing matching red caps behind an AACA banner. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Using aggressive budget caps that force huge surpluses, the governor has used $11 billion since 2020 to shrink pension debt. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Property taxes and interest on mortgages and home-equity loans are deductible up to certain caps, providing a huge (and treasured) tax break. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

The scene caps what was essentially Ted’s non-storyline this season. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Fox News has given news personnel like Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich their own solo hours on weekends, and caps off its weekday schedule with a news hour led by Trace Gallagher. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

The ceremony also caps a year in which ARIA marked its 40th anniversary with a standalone Hall of Fame event in June, inducting Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

The company also caps the total number of pets that can fly in each cabin (premium or economy) based on the type of plane. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

The measure caps public comment periods, while current law only sets minimum lengths. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The appointment caps a yearlong stint for the pair as interim-co CEOs, following the March 2025 departure of Anthony Kiendl, who went on to lead the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

The Blue Line stop in the River District caps a project more than 20 years in the making. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Smaller deduction for highest tax bracket watch now Trump’s legislation also caps the charitable deduction for filers in the top income tax bracket, a change that took effect starting this year. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026