caps

NOUN

small hat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beret

STRONG

beanie bonnet fez pillbox skullcap tam

WEAK

tam o'shanter

VERB

outdo a performance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat clinch complete cover crown eclipse exceed finish surpass wrap up

STRONG

best better can cob crest excel outshine outstrip pass surmount top transcend trump

WEAK

button down button up do to a T put the lid on top it off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin disregard fail fall behind forget ignore introduce lay out lose start

STRONG

surrender

Example Sentences

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Since the Iran war, the company raised the caps from €1.94 a liter for all fuels to €1.99 for gasoline and €2.25 for diesel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rice has earned 72 caps for the Three Lions and will be one of the most experienced players in Thomas Tuchel's starting line-up.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The firm caps withdrawals from its main private-credit fund.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In Section 533 of Angel Stadium, high above the foul pole in right field, where fans enjoying pretzels and helmet nachos wore Angels caps and Mike Trout shirts, a kindly usher approached.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

We have twin librarians, who wear matching multicolor knit caps.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko