Definitions

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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Regulatory guardrails embedded in FHA and VA loans such as strict fee caps help protect lower-income borrowers from taking extremely overpriced loans, but many wealthy buyers frequently overpay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Piper Sandler’s Alexander Goldfarb says the freeze will make market rate units, which are subject to fewer rent caps, more expensive.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The law, SB 623, caps how much these doctors can charge when their patient is involved in a lawsuit against a ride-share company, which are frequent targets of litigation due to their top-of-the-line insurance policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

When it comes to accessories, basketball caps will shade your eyes when it's sunny, but will leave your ears and neck completely exposed.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“Thinking caps on again,” said the old mouse.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques