top out
phrasal verb
topped out; topping out; tops out
: to reach the highest amount or level and stop increasing
—often + at
Interest rates are expected to top out at 15 percent.
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More scorching heat settled over New York City on Monday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and the heat index expected to top out at 102 degrees Tuesday.
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Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 15 July 2024
According to forecasters, temperatures are expected to top out Monday at 104 degrees in Sacramento, with Tuesday’s forecast to be one degree below the century mark.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024
Temperatures will top out within a few degrees of 95 and, with dew points near 70 degrees in the steamiest spots, heat index values in the low 100s will be possible.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Listen to this article As temperatures around the state topped out in the 90s Friday, Baltimore City cooling centers offered relief from the dangerous conditions.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
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Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 15 July 2024
According to forecasters, temperatures are expected to top out Monday at 104 degrees in Sacramento, with Tuesday’s forecast to be one degree below the century mark.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024
Temperatures will top out within a few degrees of 95 and, with dew points near 70 degrees in the steamiest spots, heat index values in the low 100s will be possible.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Listen to this article As temperatures around the state topped out in the 90s Friday, Baltimore City cooling centers offered relief from the dangerous conditions.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
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“Top out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20out. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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