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noun (1)

Definition of capnext
as in pill
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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noun (2)

ˈkap How to pronounce cap (audio)
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as in hat
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 lid
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

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as in limit
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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cap

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verb

as in to limit
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 cap
Noun
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 After seven years with Florida, including backstopping them to back-to-back Stanley Cups, Bobrovsky is now heading north on a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs that will carry an annual cap hit of $7 million. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
The Marlins led 8-0 at the time of his exit and survived dismal outings by relievers Lake Bachar and Peter Fairbanks to win 9-8 and sweep the series, capping a 7-3 road trip. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Another member of the squad, Washington Sundar, is currently India’s youngest T20 international debutant having first been capped at 18 years 80 days. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cap
  1. pill
  2. hat
  3. lid
  4. limit
  5. restrict
  6. tablet
  7. helmet
  8. top
Noun
  • Lockett, who authorities said is from Anaheim, allegedly gave the girl a Percocet pill and sent her to a hospital to get stitches.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of pill
Noun
  • Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags).
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • Close the lid and cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on packet size and grill temperature.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of lid
Noun
  • Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • People who were enrolled in graduate school and received a federal loan before July 1 will not face the new limits, according to the Education Department.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of limit
Verb
  • Reporters and the public will be allowed to attend after Graf denied a defense request to restrict access.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • From a military perspective, interoperability also strengthens China’s ability to deploy multiple carrier strike groups simultaneously, ensuring that each carrier can field a capable air wing without being restricted to a specific aircraft variant.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of restrict
Noun
  • The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets, all of which have been FDA-approved for weight loss, according to the report.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Other electronic communication devices are also banned during the school day, including tablets, computers, smart watches, wireless headphones and earbuds.
    — Matthew Kelly July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of tablet
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  • Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • On the subsequent rebound, the ball found Kovačić at the top of the box, but his right-footed volley was barely deflected over the net by Diogo Costa.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
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“Cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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