cap (off)

Definition of cap (off)next
as in to finish
to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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Verb
  • Seven top-five Cy Young finishes, with one trophy?
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Stoddard was stunned as Kanai got up and finished behind Wang.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • In 2024, under Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy, the current Sultan of Johor, Ibrahim Ibni Iskandar, was crowned the nation’s king for five years, shining a brighter spotlight on his state.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Yes, he was crowned MVP – and congrats to him and his teammates for that – but the Rams got frustratingly close to the top and just missed.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If Lee is right, then the insurance department’s investigation of roof claims, which Mulready has promised will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, may have lasted 63 months.
    J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The tool largely works to integrate a dealerships specific needs into its system and create AI agents that complete tasks to aid the employees.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • India also signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Oman in December and concluded talks for a free trade deal with New Zealand.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The frozen fortnight in Milan-Cortina began Friday with an eclectic opening ceremony and a few initial events, but the main kickoff is this weekend before the Games conclude on February 22.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • According to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, at least 100 people died and 100 were wounded in the US operation that culminated in the arrest of Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who was also a member of parliament.
    CNN 9 hr ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Ludlow’s event — which melds his passion for jazz with the logistics muscle of his former life as a city councilman and labor leader — hopes to draw 250,000 fans across the city for a month of concerts culminating in a stadium-sized show on Dockweiler Beach.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Cap (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap%20%28off%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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