caps

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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Rew was one of five changes and three new caps brought in by England from the team that won the first Test at Lord's.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

To its credit, the league did not enforce the rule when Vesia’s number started appearing on caps in the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Sonny Baker, one of the trio of new caps, picked up 2-63 and Jofra Archer was unlucky to claim only one wicket - he bowled a rapid and exhilarating spell late in the day.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Relief pitchers Brubaker and Walker also added similar references to the Old Testament passage about rainbows being a “covenant between God and every living creature” on their caps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

They rolled up sleeves and pantlegs which were many sizes too large, and wore dress caps backward.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy