as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
I prefer to take my medicine as caps rather than in liquid form
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as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
grabbed a cap and plopped it on his head before running out
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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
a cap on player salary expenditures was suggested as a way to keep small market teams competitive
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as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil
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Recent Examples of cap
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Trump’s fellow Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, have challenged 50-year-old limits capping how much parties can spend on campaigns coordinated with candidates.
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Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Noun
By selecting 30 high-conviction stocks, the HQ strategy has historically outpaced a benchmark that combines the three major indices - the S&P 500, S&P Mid-cap, and Russell 2000.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Verb
Programs designated as professional degrees face federal loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Trump’s fellow Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, have challenged 50-year-old limits capping how much parties can spend on campaigns coordinated with candidates.
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Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cap
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Lockett, who authorities said is from Anaheim, allegedly gave the girl a Percocet pill and sent her to a hospital to get stitches.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags).
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Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
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Close the lid and cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on packet size and grill temperature.
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Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.
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At the same time, the city's latest Point-in-Time count found homelessness within Sacramento city limits has declined.
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Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.
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Reporters and the public will be allowed to attend after Graf denied a defense request to restrict access.
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From a military perspective, interoperability also strengthens China’s ability to deploy multiple carrier strike groups simultaneously, ensuring that each carrier can field a capable air wing without being restricted to a specific aircraft variant.
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The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets, all of which have been FDA-approved for weight loss, according to the report.
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Other electronic communication devices are also banned during the school day, including tablets, computers, smart watches, wireless headphones and earbuds.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting.
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On the subsequent rebound, the ball found Kovačić at the top of the box, but his right-footed volley was barely deflected over the net by Diogo Costa.
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“Cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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