capping

[kap-ing] / ˈkæp ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

ultimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eventual

STRONG

closing end extreme latest latter terminal

WEAK

chips down concluding conclusive decisive farthermost farthest final curtain furthermost furthest hindmost lattermost most distant

Antonyms

WEAK

auxiliary beginning first introductory opening

Example Sentences

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But advocates worry that capping the loans could cut off access to college for low-income students.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The idea behind capping the loans is to pressure schools to bring their prices down.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

And on April 10, shares closed at $128.06, capping off a three-day losing streak of 15%.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice in quick succession, capping a remarkable opening spell.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

She pours the jelly into hot jars, capping them with paraffin wax.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood