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 Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Polar Semiconductor was the first to finish negotiations and finalize its agreement.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of finish
Verb
  • Canary-yellow Hezbollah flags ring the mosque’s rooftop, crowning a façade of brilliant blue tiles, which, on a recent visit, shimmered in a cool November sun.
    Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Athletes accumulate points across the organization’s events, with the winner crowned Snow League World Champion at the end of the season.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of crown
Verb
  • The singer’s body had previously been held by local authorities in order to complete toxicology and other lab tests to determine his cause of death.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of complete
Verb
  • The Camerimage Film Festival concludes on Nov. 23 with an awards ceremony where Blanchett’s jury will unveil the winners of the event’s Golden Frog awards.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In September, the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth dismissed Adidas’ case, ruling that the claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition were unfounded, and concluding that the differences between the two logos were significant enough to prevent consumer confusion.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of conclude
Verb
  • Attendees experienced a dynamic mix of panel discussions, live performances, workshops, and industry mixers, all culminating in the Touring Awards Ceremony.
    Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
  • These efforts over the years have culminated in many creative applications that are transforming financial services, transportation, healthcare and public safety within the European Union and beyond.
    Will Townsend, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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 3 Dec. 2024.

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