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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record
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Recent Examples of top
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Love showcased that attitude Friday when he was asked about the pressure of being a potential top-five pick.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, press it gently from the top back into a 7 × 7-inch square.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Skin allergies once again topped the list of pet insurance claim conditions in 2025, the insurance company said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Love showcased that attitude Friday when he was asked about the pressure of being a potential top-five pick.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
In a picture posted to the animal control’s Facebook page, two strips of tape can be seen holding down the top of the bin.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, press it gently from the top back into a 7 × 7-inch square.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
All of that is topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickled jalapeños, and served with creamy jalapeño ranch sauce on the side.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Skin allergies once again topped the list of pet insurance claim conditions in 2025, the insurance company said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, caffeine isn’t a cure-all, but the upside is that most of the formulas below don’t rely on caffeine alone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Kidman doesn’t tremble or get squeamish putting on the white lab coat of Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner at the heart of Patricia Cornwell's series of crime thriller novels, now adapted for a Prime Video show by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seal the lids tightly after using, and always use clean utensils to avoid introducing in bacteria that can cause spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the grill is ready, place the collars skin-side down on the grates, close the lid, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Duluth was once a city of immense wealth, and this magnificent 39-room Jacobean Revival mansion represents the pinnacle of that luxury.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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So far, this win is its pinnacle.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, in some parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the difference exceeds 3 feet.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Indiana could see data centers exceed 20% of the state’s electricity usage, a new report from the Electric Power Research Institute found.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The riverboat has 12 cabins, 10 of which are doubles (on the upper floor), and 2 singles tucked behind the lobby bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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When one of the officers attempted to place the driver into custody, their weapon discharged, striking the driver multiple times to the upper body, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Altogether, the constellation will serve as a major upgrade to the national missile defense net, weaving into a multi-layered architecture designed for maximum resilience.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The maximum amount that people can earn toward early release is an additional 17%, meaning they could be released to supervision after serving half of their sentence in custody, according to state law.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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