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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Governments in the region are likely to continue or introduce measures, such as fuel subsidies or price caps, to cushion higher energy costs’ drag on borrowers, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"I'm just a wee bit upset with the number of caps you've got with Scotland," the 75-year-old told him.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Finally, the investor sells an OTM call option to generate premium, but which caps the maximum upside profit.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

South Korea is lifting caps on domestic coal production.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Trollies adorned with snow caps, twinkling lights, and New Year's stars skated overhead.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton