ATOP Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

atop

preposition

Definition of atop next

as in above

chiefly US, somewhat old-fashioned + literary on top of The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.

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Recent Examples of atop Massey replaced McGillis two years ago and, sources said, considered making a change atop the basketball program after last season. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The Detroit Pistons entered March with a comfortable five-game lead atop the Eastern Conference standings. —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening. —

Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026 Looking to join Fred Couples (1992) and Jason Day (2016) as the only wire-to-wire winners at Bay Hill, Berger eventually lost the lead on the 71st hole Sunday after being atop the leaderboard since the end of Thursday’s opening round. —

Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

above

Preposition

The net retention percentage above 100% shows that customers are expanding their relationship with CrowdStrike and adding new security modules after their initial deal.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Tony, the resident sloth who was reliably hanging upside-down from the telephone wires above the entrance to the camp.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026