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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Investors have been betting that small caps can finally catch up after years of lagging behind megacap technology stocks, helped by improving earnings, cheaper valuations and broader interest in artificial-intelligence-related infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

He joined Villa hoping to force his way into the senior team for the World Cup, but under-21 team-mate Elliot Anderson has won seven caps to become a regular under manager Thomas Tuchel.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

But funding caps leave tens of thousands of students on waiting lists, says the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The proposal offered a $2,000 ratification bonus and caps on HMO premium increases that UC said could save members up to $3,000 each year on healthcare costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

While other states have caps of more than a million dollars, and many have no cap at all, several states impose onerous eligibility requirements.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson