capped (off)

verb

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

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  1. finished
  2. culminated
  3. crowned
  4. concluded
Verb
  • In 2023 the Jays finished 8th in the AL in runs scored, and then dropped to 11th in 2024.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tyler eventually left the stage, ran to Fallon’s desk and finished the episode on the host’s back.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of finished
Verb
  • Her playing career culminated in a 2020 WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm—a fitting finale to a career defined by success.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Michael Douglas is discussing changes in Hollywood over an Oscar-winning acting career that has culminated with the rise of digital technology and streaming platforms.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of culminated
Verb
  • King George and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (as she was later nicknamed) were crowned on May 12, 1937, another reassuring move for the monarchy as the date originally chosen for Edward's coronation.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As recently as Saturday Botafogo was crowned champions of the continent and last year Fluminense won its first ever Libertadores title.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of crowned
Verb
  • The tour concluded this past weekend after 149 shows with more than 10 million tickets sold.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The nation's highest court concluded in early July that former presidents could not be charged for official acts, and evidence related to their official work as president could not be used as evidence against them.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of concluded
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