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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /




NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


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The market’s expectations for capital spending among so-called hyperscalers in 2027 are way too conservative.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

There has been a predictable amount of disorder around the tournament in the Mexican capital, including a teachers’ strike and left-wing street protests.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The Erawan Shrine remains a popular draw for Chinese and other tourists to the Thai capital, and dozens of visitors made traditional offerings of marigold garlands and incense as usual on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Global private equity and venture capital investments in the utilities sector have soared by more than 50% year-over-year to $69.52 billion in 2025, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Delaware wasn’t the capital of anything except tax-free shopping.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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