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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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cap

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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
The loan cap policy comes as the dietetics pipeline is already in decline. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 And on Sunday, a red poster featuring the pop star’s face, official website address and an all-caps MILEY wrapped the print edition of the Los Angeles Times. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
The party capped off with Sabalenka participating in a thrilling ping-pong match against five challengers. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Earlier this summer, the board capped the total amount that the government can collect in property tax dollars to $291 million in 2027. — Sofi Zeman august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 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
  • Two hydrocodone pills were later found in Woods’ pocket, according to an arrest affidavit released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and reviewed by The Athletic.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The doctor on duty suggested an antibiotic injection to knock out his symptoms faster than a pill or over-the-counter syrup.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pill
Noun
  • The runways made a strong case for topping off your look with a statement hat.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Boteli sealed his hat-trick at the Johan Cruyff Arena after charging down the right flank, chopping inside and smashing into the far corner on his left foot.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • The process eliminates the water-slurry stage and associated drying steps, allowing fibers to form directly into rigid packaging, including trays, bowls, plates and beverage lids.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But Jobs, who scoffed at formal succession planning and kept a tight lid on his company’s operations, did take the issue seriously, corporate governance experts told CNN.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lid
Noun
  • The pre-tax dependent care account limit rises to $7,500 for 2026, covering elder care.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Over the last decade, hundreds of homes have burned down near the outer limits of Lisbon, Milan and other European cities, including scores this summer outside Madrid and Athens.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of limit
Verb
  • President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that the blockade has restricted the country’s ability to import essential goods, including fuel.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Even with the beta restricted to a single borough, Silvernia felt incredibly expansive, leaving me with high hopes for the final build's full world map.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of restrict
Noun
  • Shoppers can look for an Apple Watch Labor Day sale, including savings on Apple Watch bands and chargers, along with deals on Lenovo laptops, tablets and MacBooks.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For instance, the ability to re-watch key plays in-stream launched on TVs, while mobile and tablet access to that feature would have to wait a season.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tablet
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  • The score was so lopsided by the ninth inning that utility player Kiké Hernández took the mound to finish the game — but without his signature pitching helmet.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • While dark-wash jeans, trench coats, and sweaters may be top of mind, don’t forget your footwear.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a snapshot of those findings (not in chronological order, because AI’s top of mind these days; plus, my colleague made a cool interactive graphic for you).
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
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