cap (off)

as in to finish
to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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Verb
  • Even though Love finished the race in a better position at sixth, the two weren't happy.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Paradise also finished 2-15 from beyond the arc, which Barnes said was uncharacteristic of the squad.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Unlike other leagues, PFL is built on an elimination format that crowns a winner in each of the eight weight categories by season’s end.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • And, at least in international markets, being crowned with an Academy Award is already giving the film considerable boost.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • As a staple for more than 30 years, West End Antique Mall boasts 250 vendor booths, perfect for finding a quality rug or statement mirror to complete your decor.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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  • Icke’s’ Oedipus began performances at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on October 4, 2024, and concluded its record-breaking run on January 4.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The decision also suggests the court in at least some cases is prepared to stand behind trial judges who conclude the administration might be violating the law.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • The campaign will culminate in a Hispanic Heritage Month marquee concert, where the winner will receive a $25,000 cash prize and a $1 million promotional radio budget.
    Court Stroud, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The search culminated in Kohberger’s arrest weeks later at his parents’ home in eastern Pennsylvania on Dec. 30 of that year.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Cap (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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