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Synonyms

capping

American  
[kap-ing] / ˈkæp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.
  1. overburden.


Etymology

Origin of capping

cap 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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And in the last month, she supercharged venues across the U.S. and Canada on Aries’ Glass Jaw World Tour, capping off her supporting run Wednesday at the Fonda Theatre in L.A., her current home base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Eventually the rate of inflation crested at a record 13.5% in 1980, capping off nearly a decade of runaway prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

And private credit worries were back in the headlines, with Apollo Global Management capping cash outs at its $25 billion debt fund, Apollo Debt Solutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Israel confirmed the damage and responded by reducing flights and capping passenger numbers on some departures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

And I’d stuck all my landings, capping off my Olympic experience with yet another gold.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles