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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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Colombian reggaeton star Karol G is set to turn up the heat in the California desert even further on Sunday with a performance capping the Coachella music festival's first weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The proposed rule would require providers to review and manage liquidity risks, which may mean capping alternative investments at a modest share of the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The successful launch of the Artemis II mission on Wednesday and its translunar injection burn Thursday evening have been inspiring, with the smooth operations capping a two-decade effort.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles