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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To protect against the risk of a run on its assets, the fund caps redemptions at 2.5% of its shares outstanding each quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Swinney said that was the reason his government was bringing forward legislation to introduce price caps.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 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 cohort of mostly 70-something players in the dugout rejoiced, waving their caps and hollering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Three wear bloodred caps and flowing red robes with a large golden eagle emblazoned on the front.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti