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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The reality star topped off her look with a stunning Bucherer diamond necklace. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 July 2026 There were draft years that included 60 or more rounds, topping off at whopping 101 rounds in 1990 as MLB teams sought to fill out Minor League rosters. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Most rides, however, were even more approachable, topping off at around 25 minutes throughout the night. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Try to visit on the night of a lobster boil—Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings—for the full experience, topped off with Door County cherry bread pudding for dessert. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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