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caption

[kap-shuhn] / ˈkæp ʃən /
NOUN
heading; short description
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The auto manufacturer posted a photo in February showing employees gathered around a Cybercab on a factory floor, with the caption "First Cybercab off the production line at Giga Texas."

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Yourex posted a photo of the ballot and the boxer’s dog tags with a caption that read, “maya is still getting her ballot,” according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In the caption of her clip, the TikTok star shared some further details about her living situation when she was neighbors with the A-list couple.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Offset posted on Instagram after his set pictures and videos of the performance with the caption "REAL LOVE".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He’s holding up peace fingers with the caption #MovingOn.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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