top off

verb

topped off; topping off; tops off
1
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US : to fill (something) completely with a liquid
I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
He stopped at the gas station to top off the car's tank.

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College basketball’s most prolific rebounder, the class’ top off-the-dribble shooter and a do-it-all wing all worked out for the Warriors at Chase Center on Thursday afternoon. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Duwaji cleverly styled the unique creation over a voluminous black midi skirt and topped off the look with black sneakers and matching orange pom-pom earrings. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Victoria topped off her look with a pair of peep-toe heels, wearing her ombré tresses in subtle waves. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The storm knocked down multiple power lines, and tore the tops off several trees, leaving limbs and other debris scattered all over, blocking major intersections. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for top off

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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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