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
Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Applicable trademarks cover a wide range of NASCAR products, including clothing, caps, keychains, toys, miniature cars and board games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Tall soldiers in bearskin caps shuffled a few inches to the left, or right, to give the parade its proper visual proportions.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
First, that the cost of most advanced nursing degrees, for example, would still fall within or near the new loan caps and that undergraduate nursing programs will not be affected.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
Workers won significant raises and caps to healthcare premium costs.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The new agreement established caps for healthcare plans, which the union said will result in rates to decrease next year.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
After the Giants wrapped up another win over their rivals, Lee, Gilbert and Heliot Ramos gathered in center field, stood shoulder-to-shoulder, took off their caps and bowed in the direction of the infield.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
That said, my thinking about salary caps and floors, in particular, has evolved, as the game has changed a lot over the last few years.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The charge caps a turbulent stretch that has also included a hospitalization and the loss of his YouTube channels.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Dior caps off the week with the Casino Royale Ball on May 9 at the Palazzo del Casinò on the Lido.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
The breakthrough win caps one of racing’s most dramatic finishes and marks a milestone moment for the sport.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
This artificially caps the top-line revenue of the American household exactly when global geopolitical forces are maximizing their cost of living.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Others are prioritizing the preservation of Proposition 13, California’s famous tax amendment from 1978 that sets the base property tax rate at 1% and caps annual increases at 2%.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Appliance coverage caps out at $1,000 per item, and building out a comprehensive plan by stacking individual coverages can push monthly costs higher than expected.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
But the end of the NFL Draft caps the bulk of the team’s offseason overhaul.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
HELOCs do not offer monthly or yearly rate caps, except for an introductory rate.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Applicable trademarks cover a wide range of NASCAR products, including clothing, caps, keychains, toys, miniature cars and board games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Tall soldiers in bearskin caps shuffled a few inches to the left, or right, to give the parade its proper visual proportions.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
First, that the cost of most advanced nursing degrees, for example, would still fall within or near the new loan caps and that undergraduate nursing programs will not be affected.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
Workers won significant raises and caps to healthcare premium costs.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The new agreement established caps for healthcare plans, which the union said will result in rates to decrease next year.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
After the Giants wrapped up another win over their rivals, Lee, Gilbert and Heliot Ramos gathered in center field, stood shoulder-to-shoulder, took off their caps and bowed in the direction of the infield.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
That said, my thinking about salary caps and floors, in particular, has evolved, as the game has changed a lot over the last few years.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
His retirement, previously reported in the Tribune, caps a career of leading the 60-voice ensemble for 24 seasons.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The charge caps a turbulent stretch that has also included a hospitalization and the loss of his YouTube channels.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Dior caps off the week with the Casino Royale Ball on May 9 at the Palazzo del Casinò on the Lido.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
The breakthrough win caps one of racing’s most dramatic finishes and marks a milestone moment for the sport.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
This artificially caps the top-line revenue of the American household exactly when global geopolitical forces are maximizing their cost of living.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Others are prioritizing the preservation of Proposition 13, California’s famous tax amendment from 1978 that sets the base property tax rate at 1% and caps annual increases at 2%.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Appliance coverage caps out at $1,000 per item, and building out a comprehensive plan by stacking individual coverages can push monthly costs higher than expected.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
But the end of the NFL Draft caps the bulk of the team’s offseason overhaul.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caps
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Two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods' pants pocket, the probable cause affidavit said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Hers weight loss pills, including Wegovy and Foundayo, can work for some people.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The kit features black shorts and the signature red and white striped jersey, while off-the-field gear includes black hoodies, T-shirts and baseball hats, in addition to scarves evoking the bloke-core aesthetics, and a flag.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Grandstands that typically sit empty will again fill with patrons in tailored suits, flowing dresses and stylish hats as Laurel Park hosts the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Cover dishes with foil or lids to prevent splatters from gunking up your oven’s walls and door.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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One-time dark web scans have limits, too.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The law restricts surrogacy to cases where a mother can’t physically carry a pregnancy to term or where pregnancy would harm her or the fetus.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Children aged 13, 14 and 15 years old may only ride in accordance with its policy that restricts online ticket purchases for unaccompanied minors and limits the number of underage passengers per train.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Digital paper tablets have been steadily carving out a niche for people who want a distraction-free device for writing, reading, and sketching.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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While the tablets themselves are provided at no cost to the inmates, usage fees apply; messages cost 5 cents per text and video calls cost 16 cents per minute, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Freeling, second-round pick Lee Hunter and the rest of the rookies are making the most of being back in helmets.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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New growth has started from the base of our banana plants and a few of the tops.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Pair white jeans with a black tee for timeless contrast, layer a white denim jacket with a flowy dress on spring days, or style white shorts and skirts with lightweight tops to stay cool all summer.—
Published,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Caps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caps. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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