as in surpassed
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 topped
The upbeat hit became one of his signature songs and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the 19 reports collected from the electeds and the members of Braun's cabinet, Morales' travel topped the list, totaling nearly $33,000.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to releasing albums Thank U, Next, Positions and Eternal Sunshine — all three of which topped the Billboard 200 — the musician also snagged her dream role as Glinda in the Wicked films, earning an Oscar nod for best supporting actress last year.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Pour into glasses and serve immediately topped with a cherry.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Berry spending topped $12B in the last year.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Valadao topped the multi-candidate primary with 32%.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Central Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale and Tempe all saw more than an inch, while gauges in Fountain Hills topped 2 inches, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Columbine junior Ajay Gonzales and senior Mark Snyder both topped 100 yards on the ground and scored a touchdown apiece.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the 19 reports collected from the electeds and the members of Braun's cabinet, Morales' travel topped the list, totaling nearly $33,000.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to releasing albums Thank U, Next, Positions and Eternal Sunshine — all three of which topped the Billboard 200 — the musician also snagged her dream role as Glinda in the Wicked films, earning an Oscar nod for best supporting actress last year.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Pour into glasses and serve immediately topped with a cherry.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Berry spending topped $12B in the last year.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 3 Oct. 2025
Valadao topped the multi-candidate primary with 32%.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Central Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale and Tempe all saw more than an inch, while gauges in Fountain Hills topped 2 inches, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Columbine junior Ajay Gonzales and senior Mark Snyder both topped 100 yards on the ground and scored a touchdown apiece.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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Kincaid easily surpassed his previous career high in yards, reaching the 100-yard mark for the first time in the NFL.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the death toll of Israel’s ensuing campaign in Gaza has since surpassed 66,000, according to the Associated Press.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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On September 24, Judge Smith permanently enjoined DHS from enforcing broad new immigration compliance conditions on a wide range of preparedness grants, ruling the agency had exceeded its statutory authority and failed to justify departing from longstanding grant practices.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nike shares jumped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the sportswear maker’s quarterly results far exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling that CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 21 games played, he's eclipsed the 100-yard mark just twice.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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His quality start percentage — starts with at least the mean save percentage for the season in a game — just eclipsed Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck for tops in the league.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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