Thesaurus results for CAPS (OFF)

caps (off)

verb

Definition of caps (off)

present tense third-person singular of cap (off)

as in finishes

to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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Reid will serve more as the hold-up striker who runs the point on the press and finishes chances in the box.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
If the outside begins to darken too quickly, loosely tenting the meat with foil can help slow the browning while the center finishes cooking.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishes

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Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of culminates

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More of them could soon manifest — especially if Carlos Correa completes his unexpected comeback from left ankle surgery.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Mercury is about 36 million miles (58 million kilometers) from the sun on average, and completes one orbit around our star every 88 days, according to NASA.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of completes

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The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

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