OVERTOPS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

overtops

verb

present tense third-person singular of overtop

as in exceeds

to be greater, better, or stronger than a manager whose arrogance was overtopped only by his ineptitude

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Recent Examples of overtops No stepping off the sidewalk into a puddle of slush that overtops your work shoes, soaking your socks for the rest of the day. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026 On rainy and high tide days, the track and baseball field nearby can get submerged in ankle deep water as the river overtops the old seawall. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026

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Proposition 40 creates a one-time, 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The plaintiffs argued that Trump’s order exceeds his presidential authority and violates the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Privacy Act.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceeds

Verb

That surpasses the 37,289 signatures needed to make the 2028 ballot and 49,719 signatures to suspend the law in the interim.

— State House News Service, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
That’s the only conclusion when the opponent surpasses 80 points in the first half.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Verb

Stephen Curry tops the Sportico list with $123 million, including $60 million off the court.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But as more shoppers lean on that convenience, food safety experts are pointing out that not every pre-cut fruit or vegetable is created equal, and one popular melon tops their list of concerns.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

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