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
John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The menswear selection comprises lightweight, layerable pieces including corduroy and plaid jackets, denim-mix utility vests and cotton-linen or froissé shorts, styled with tonal or desert-inspired graphic T-shirts, polos, caps and wide-brim bucket hats.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
At the Rededicate 250 celebration on May 17, a daylong prayer fest honoring the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the National Mall was scattered with MAGA caps and declarations of allegiance to the president.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The College Sports Commission — charged with watchdogging NIL deals, salary caps and such — won a big arbitration battle.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Now, the coalition of states behind the lawsuit are hoping to prevent the student loan caps from being imposed July 1.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Ferries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Because the Republican plaintiffs also opposed the caps, the Supreme Court appointed an outside lawyer to argue in defense of the limits.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 May 2026
HELOCs do not offer monthly or yearly rate caps, except for an introductory rate.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Jennie Punter, Variety, 22 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
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
By a vote of 458 to 201, faculty approved a measure that caps the number of A grades to 20%, plus four additional per class, the university confirmed Wednesday.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The actual sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying take place on Saturday, May 23, and the Grand Prix itself caps off the weekend on Sunday, May 24.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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
Noun
But the new rule treats those caps as separate and provides that businesses that have already tapped $5 million in 7(a) loans can also get another $5 million in guarantees on 504 borrowings.
—John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The menswear selection comprises lightweight, layerable pieces including corduroy and plaid jackets, denim-mix utility vests and cotton-linen or froissé shorts, styled with tonal or desert-inspired graphic T-shirts, polos, caps and wide-brim bucket hats.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
At the Rededicate 250 celebration on May 17, a daylong prayer fest honoring the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the National Mall was scattered with MAGA caps and declarations of allegiance to the president.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The College Sports Commission — charged with watchdogging NIL deals, salary caps and such — won a big arbitration battle.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Now, the coalition of states behind the lawsuit are hoping to prevent the student loan caps from being imposed July 1.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Ferries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Because the Republican plaintiffs also opposed the caps, the Supreme Court appointed an outside lawyer to argue in defense of the limits.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 May 2026
HELOCs do not offer monthly or yearly rate caps, except for an introductory rate.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Verb
The announcement lands at the close of Marché du Film, where Japan was this year’s country of honor, and caps a busy session for Frontières Platform, which in recent years has been a key player in whetting the growing appetite for genre film at both the Cannes’ festival and market.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 22 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
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
By a vote of 458 to 201, faculty approved a measure that caps the number of A grades to 20%, plus four additional per class, the university confirmed Wednesday.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The actual sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying take place on Saturday, May 23, and the Grand Prix itself caps off the weekend on Sunday, May 24.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caps
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Both Ricks and Novo CEO Mike Doustdar say the pills are expanding the market, rather than significantly capitalizing on demand for the injectables.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The pills look identical to real prescription sedatives, including Xanax, Percocet, and oxycodone, and are readily available across social media sites.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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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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Meanwhile, her eyes were accentuated with stone shadow on the lids and wispy falsies on the top line.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This means not stacking dishes and not blocking smaller items with large cutting boards, lids, or platters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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
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Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
19 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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In the summer, my mom loves to dress up her jeans with long, tunic tops and sleek sandals for a versatile, day-to-night outfit.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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From that moment, the check became more than just a lining—the print took various forms, applied to tops and bottoms, scarves, bags, and hats.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Caps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caps. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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