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
In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In doing so, Mars topped the chart for the first time in 13 years, ending the longest such gap for a living solo male artist since Paul McCartney summitted it in 2018 after 36 years.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
And Walker topped 20 mph twice, a speed no Chiefs running back reached last year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Both nations topped their groups in the para ice hockey round-robin stage, winning all three of their matches comprehensively.
—Daniella Matar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The market remains skeptical – US oil topped $100 a barrel Sunday for the first time since July 2022.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Even the system most similar to the 16-inch MacBook, the Razer Blade, barely topped 10 hours.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, topped $84 a barrel, while WTI crude jumped to above $77.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In doing so, Mars topped the chart for the first time in 13 years, ending the longest such gap for a living solo male artist since Paul McCartney summitted it in 2018 after 36 years.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
And Walker topped 20 mph twice, a speed no Chiefs running back reached last year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Both nations topped their groups in the para ice hockey round-robin stage, winning all three of their matches comprehensively.
—Daniella Matar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The market remains skeptical – US oil topped $100 a barrel Sunday for the first time since July 2022.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Even the system most similar to the 16-inch MacBook, the Razer Blade, barely topped 10 hours.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, topped $84 a barrel, while WTI crude jumped to above $77.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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But its momentum has slowed over the past decade, exacerbated by stringent pandemic controls, while regional rival India has surpassed it as the fastest-growing major economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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In February, the company’s exports surpassed its domestic sales for the first time, according to CNBC’s calculations.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.—
Philip Aldrick,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, 28, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in two of his six seasons in Indy but finished with 784 — his fewest since 2020 — last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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