cap (off)

verb

Definition of cap (off)next
as in to finish
to bring to a triumphant conclusion capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cap (off)
  1. finish
  2. crown
  3. complete
  4. conclude
  5. culminate
Verb
  • The sauna, steam room, and 16-head walk-in shower finish out the treatment options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But that cannot be used as an excuse because the Dolphins scored just 13 points in each of the games that Achane finished.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of finish
Verb
  • The inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The Darcys) crowned its first winners on Saturday, celebrating outstanding achievement in authentic disability representation across film, television and media.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Oran overlooks the Mediterranean and is backed by hills crowned by the Fort of Santa Cruz, offering different kinds of eclipse experiences.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of crown
Verb
  • The oceanfront lawn, beachfront restaurant, and intricate sand sculptures complete the picture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Tuesday night’s episode of NBC’s The Voice saw team leaders Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green complete their rosters as the Blind Auditions came to an end.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of complete
Verb
  • There is something instructive in the agent concluding a diatribe on quelling revolutionary violence with a note about feeling inspired.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Research on hitting objects does not support it as a way to reduce anger, and there are too few studies of screaming to conclude its effects.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclude
Verb
  • The two-night Spectacular will culminate in a special closing performance from Roan and collaborators to mark Midwest Princess Project’s first year.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The campaign culminated in an armed confrontation outside Tatiana’s Pinecrest home on June 23, 2024.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of culminate
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“Cap (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cap%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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