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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
for the school yearbook, funny captions were written for snapshots showing a typical day at school
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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the textbook features cleverly worded captions to capture the reader's attention
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Recent Examples of caption
ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Fleetwood, 78, wrote in the caption of a post shared to his Instagram on March 28.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Krasinski captioned his social media post, featuring copies of the script printed with each actor’s name.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Brown wrote in the caption of an Instagram post Friday.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Fleetwood, 78, wrote in the caption of a post shared to his Instagram on March 28.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Zaidi then captioned the statement with his own take on events.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Krasinski captioned his social media post, featuring copies of the script printed with each actor’s name.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caption
Noun
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The new hub will host programs year round, and abet the educational mission via hands-on translation workshops.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The movies weren’t subtitled, and sometimes a screening included a live narrator doing simultaneous translation into Romanian.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Having already won the Atlantic Division title, Buffalo (50-23-9) rested numerous starters, including captain Rasmus Dahlin and scoring leader Tage Thompson.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new leaders of Iran have swiftly moved away from the late Khamenei’s blueprint for protecting the nation, stamping their own, more extreme approach on Iran’s third Islamic Republic.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Each bar is typically stamped with key details, including its weight, purity and the refiner’s hallmark.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Swimming Hall of Fame next door, which honors the legends in the diving field, is staying put and will be getting a major makeover, too.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His father, Lee Hae Chang, a baseball legend in South Korea, said his son couldn’t recognize him upon arrival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Athena Strand's mother, Maitlyn Gandy, took the stand Wednesday afternoon, facing her daughter's killer in one of the most emotional moments of the trial so far, telling the courtroom and Tanner Horner that Athena is more than a headline and more than a story.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wolverines forward Will Horcoff stood in his path like a second baseman waiting to tag him out.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Call Her Daddy host posted a TikTok on April 13 and tagged Earle asking what Earle’s problem with her is.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New York, which will finish below the postseason cutline for a second straight season, sits second-to-last in the overall standings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Quite a few squads had strong weeks, but for those that remain precariously balanced on the cutline, the opportunities to secure their safety are dwindling.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That gap between passive surveillance and active, accountable protection is where Schneider sees the market heading.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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While Fortner could be upstaged by Samac or a draft pick, the veteran is in position to be a starter heading into the offseason program.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Caption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caption. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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