as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders
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as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast
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Recent Examples of cape
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the East, Jalen Brunson put on his cape and rescued the New York Knicks in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 15 points in the final eight minutes of regulation to help the Knicks avoid an embarrassing loss — while pinning one on the Cavs.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Black fabric gave the body of the dress an hourglass silhouette, and coordinated with an organza cape featuring the same floral motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,400 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the East, Jalen Brunson put on his cape and rescued the New York Knicks in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 15 points in the final eight minutes of regulation to help the Knicks avoid an embarrassing loss — while pinning one on the Cavs.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Black fabric gave the body of the dress an hourglass silhouette, and coordinated with an organza cape featuring the same floral motif.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cape
Noun
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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This system, which could form near Mexico's southern coast later this week, joins another weather disturbance that's also expected to form in the Pacific well off the Baja California peninsula this week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Across the peninsula and its islands, volcanic activity shaped the terrain over hundreds of thousands of years.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points and nine assists, but for the eighth consecutive season the NBA will have a new champion.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Mark, on a skateboard, and Jacob, also wearing inline skates, followed a little more than an arm’s length behind.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Cape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cape. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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