How to Use top in a Sentence

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1 of 3 noun

• The glitzy pieces have been at the top of our minds as of late.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
• The next time down, Towns again got the switch onto Bridges at the top of the floor.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
• Just bake it in the oven for 30 minutes and top with chives.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• The goal is to work on getting as much glute squeeze at the top.
  — Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
• The blooms open from the bottom of the stem to the top, which makes the weeks-long show seem to last even longer.
  — Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
• Leave out the top hair or twist it into a bun at the top of your head.
  — Anna Bader, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
• Thirty feet in the air, the nude man fiddled with the eagle at the top of the pole.
  — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2023
• Near the very top of any list of the best Ferraris ever made sits the F50.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
• The jumpsuit had a unique wrap detail at the top, which dressed up the look.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
• Now scroll to the top of the page and click the Reset Token button.
  — WIRED, 22 Mar. 2023
• And his bare feet stuck out through the top of threadbare shoes.
  — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
• Try to avoid running anyone over in your race to the top.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
• The way the knotted bodice creates a bow-like effect at the top.
  — Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 26 Apr. 2023
• The Spartans and Warriors are tied at the top with 97 points and two first-place votes each.
  — Ben Thomas | [e-mail], al, 18 Sep. 2023
• One of the shooters was firing over the top of the car while seated in the window.
  — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2023
• The Celtics hardly missed a beat at the beginning of the season, roaring to the top of the NBA.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
• Finally, run the roller from the top to the bottom in one pass — but just one time.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
• The fans are right on top of ya, and things get tremendously loud.
  — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2023
• At the top, the crystal blue of the Pacific stretches out for miles.
  — Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
• The shed measures 4 x 6 feet and features a front door, one fixed window, and a vent at the top for air flow.
  — Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
• Have empathy with them and don’t trod your opinions all over the top of it.
  — Roy Trakin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023
• Located at the top of the Alpine Springs lift, the dining room feels like a modern ski chalet.
  — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
• The brand initials are featured in matte at top as well.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
• Emily Blunt is hustling her way to the top in her latest film.
  — Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
• The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
• Put on your urine-resistant goggles and watch the film's trailer at the top of this post.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024
• Set ham cut side down in large roasting pan and cut 4 slits in top of bag with paring knife.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
• Sprinkle the top with the spice packet if one is provided.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
• The most important Rams race this season might not be a climb to the top, but a sprint toward the bottom.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
• Four-wheel drive isn't required, but you should be prepared for thinner air at the top.
  — Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024

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2 of 3 adjective

• What is the car's top speed?
• They live on the top floor of the building.
• He is among the top pitchers of the league.
• The winner showed top form.
• Houses are selling at top prices.
• Safety is our top concern.
• Get all the top news and sports from the baltimoresun.com.
  — Jordan D. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2023
• This is the third time the school has landed in the top 10 in the last decade.
  — The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
• On the next screen, and tap the three dot menu at the top right corner.
  — WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023
• All but one of the top videos were by the main No group, Fair Australia.
  — Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
• His win trimmed the number of top prizes available in the game to nine.
  — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2024
• The top three spenders in the game — the Mets, Yankees and Padres — all were shut out of the postseason.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
• The Hugo is considered the top book award in the science fiction genre.
  — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
• So sure, there will likely be other chances to claim the game’s top prize.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
• The 49ers are the top seed in the NFC but survived a pair of close calls in their playoff victories.
  — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
• With less top growth, the plant roots aren’t as readily knocked loose.
  — oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2023
• Here are our picks for the top five meat-and-three restaurants in Birmingham.
  — Mary Colurso | [e-mail], al, 10 July 2023
• The top five, the same five that ended the season a year ago, have been clear throughout the offseason.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2023
• During the fall 2023 season, Gucci and Miu Miu were among the top brands who rubber-stamped the look.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• Unless the Mets are willing to trade their top prospects in return, the answer is NO.
  — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2023
• Notably, Ghana placed among the top 25 places of origin for the first time in Open Doors history.
  — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• The king has made climate a top issue in his decades of public service.
  — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 10 July 2023
• Nate Pearson, the Blue Jays’ top prospect, spotted a 99 mph fastball inside, off the plate.
  — The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2023
• Our top three goals are: Find loving homes for 7,000 homeless pets.
  — Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
• Here is an early look at the top contenders for this year's race, scheduled May 4 at Churchill Downs.
  — The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
• Even in a down year, DeBrincat's 11 power-play tallies ranked in the top 30 league-wide.
  — Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
• The Angels have no pitchers among baseball’s top 100 prospects.
  — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2023
• Your paddle should be angled forward, toward the nose of the board with one hand on the top T-grip of the paddle and the other a few feet down.
  — USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• The e-commerce giant’s share price has climbed 85% over the past year — and that means some top managers won’t get cash pay raises.
  — Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
• Friday's jackpot would have been the sixth-largest in the game's history, with the top five all north of one billion dollars.
  — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2024

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3 of 3 verb

• The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.
• She tops everyone else on the team.
• I've seen some pretty weird things in my life—but that tops everything!
• They topped the other company's offer.
• Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month.
• The song debuts at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and later tops the chart.
  — Vulture, 25 Aug. 2023
• To top it off, the sundeck sports a 10-foot Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023
• And top it off with a little onion and of course, a little champagne to go with it.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
• Plus, the bundt cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and Reese’s peanut butter sauce.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• The crown is also topped with a single gorgeous gem that is nice and easy to turn.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024
• It's served topped with a sunny-side-up egg on a pretzel bun.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2023
• Stir then top with the club soda and four cherries on a cocktail pick.
  — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• In last year’s section final, the Knights topped Helix 19-6 with the help of five goals by Holman.
  — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024
• Our team found the sweet spot to be 15 minutes, and the results were a nicely browned crust topped with golden brown cheese.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• The room filled with laughter and swapped gossip over plates of aged toma-hawk, Dover sole, and Limone pasta topped with caviar.
  — Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
• Many are topped with the city's signature yellow coleslaw.
  — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
• The upmarket surf-and-turf says it all: halibut, topped with trout roe and beurre blanc paired with an eight-ounce A5 wagyu.
  — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 7 Sep. 2023
• Later, the recipe was printed right on the package, calling for a heated can of chili to be poured over the chips and topped with cheese and onions.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
• And to top it off, each tier nicely includes two free Dream pillows.
  — Jenifer Calle, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023
• This time around, Taylor Swift tops the list of celebrities expected in the stands (or suites).
  — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
• Metal bunks attached to the wall are topped with inch-thick, tear-proof mattresses.
  — Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2023
• The amount of assistance that the U.S. had transferred barely tops $100 billion.
  — The Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2023
• This one, topped with crispy bacon crumbles, is a keeper.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
• The news came as the number of people living in middle-class or rich households around the world topped 4 billion.
  — Time, 5 Oct. 2023
• Bowden looked angelic in a white two-piece topped with a sheer cover-up tied at her waist.
  — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
• These nuts also make a great topping on pumpkin desserts.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
• Then top the planting area off with your compost and soil mixture, tamp down, and water well.
  — Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
• Fudge cake topped with chocolate ganache and fluffy caramel buttercream.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• To keep the chicken from getting soggy, top the cutlets with the sauce just before baking.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
• So that means losses could top $1.2 billion this fiscal year.
  — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024