OVERTOP Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

overtop

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈtäp

Definition of overtop

as in to exceed

to be greater, better, or stronger than a manager whose arrogance was overtopped only by his ineptitude

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lose (to)

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Recent Examples of overtop The dam was in the process of being turned over to area residents when the failure occurred, releasing a torrent that also overtopped the downstream Sanford Dam and flooded the city of Midland. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 Additional steps to prevent the water from overtopping the dam. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 The Bellaire Dam received a $500,000 grant in 2024 from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's Dam Risk Reduction program to study the dam and design a fix for previous work that found the dam would overtop its banks during a 100-year rain event. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Hundreds of people have been rescued as severe flooding batters Hawaii’s Oahu island, prompting evacuation orders near a dam officials feared could overtop as water levels rose. — Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtop

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Verb

With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
In-store shopping generally exceeds online in every state except Maryland and New York, where online is the narrow leader.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

Verb

Supporters collected more than 1 million petition signatures in support of the measure, surpassing the 874,641 needed to qualify.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Just over 24 hours after its release, Panteón Rococó’s Tiny Desk session had already surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

The homer eclipsed Babe Ruth’s 34-year-old single-season home run record.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
For presence and volume, though, Emma is soon eclipsed by the President of the United States (John Goodman), a bellowing buffoon in a Trump-red tie.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of eclipse

Verb

As a senator, her priorities include supporting economic development, bettering police and community relations, securing funding for educational programs and passing policies for affordable housing, according to her campaign website.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
His hopes for The Situation is to better the experience of other disadvantaged creatives climbing the ranks today.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of better

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