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cap

[kap] / kæp /
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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CAP Tactical was closed on Sunday and Monday and a call requesting comment was not returned by Monday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Capgemini CAP -4.37%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it expects artificial intelligence-related demand to fuel growth in 2026, after AI services lifted orders in last year’s final quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Such topicality is what drew Edgar Miramontes, leader of CAP UCLA, to the show, despite his admittance to being largely unfamiliar with the world of video games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

CAP referred her to food banks as she was "struggling to put food in the cupboards" and helped her get fuel vouchers for gas and electric.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

CAP Rain had the pickup, so that left me on foot.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman