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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Lovato’s dress, courtesy of Fanci Club, was a deep shade of eggplant purple and topped off with a scarlet-red lace bralette, making for a brazen club-friendly outfit only enhanced by the even more noticeable shoes. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 With all the consternation around bond yields and energy prices — topped off with new data showing potential cracks in the artificial intelligence trade — Wall Street could sure use some positive news. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The app also includes Anker's Storm Guard feature, which monitors approaching severe weather and automatically tops off the battery before a potential outage. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Anyway, everything was paid for, topped off by a £525 BBC acting fee. — Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2026.

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