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
As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Also getting good marks is Jasmine, whose pistachio cake, filled with pistachio mousse and topped with a cardamom cake, consists of just three green layers stacked on top of each other.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The drink features cold brew coffee, oat milk, and pumpkin pie syrup topped with cold foam, caramel sauce, and a crumbly graham cracker topping.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
There are thick gold curtains, a plush white sofa, a potted palm and ivy (both fake), and a pair of wicker chairs, topped with jaunty illustrations of fictional lovers Jack and Rose.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The number of people in ICE custody topped 60,000 in August, an all-time high.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
There's a chunky carrot puree, too, with muted sweetness and infused with a healthy shot of ginger and topped with fresh mint.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pure Storage reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped estimates and raised the year forecast.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the third summer running where outgoing transfers topped £1bn.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Also getting good marks is Jasmine, whose pistachio cake, filled with pistachio mousse and topped with a cardamom cake, consists of just three green layers stacked on top of each other.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The drink features cold brew coffee, oat milk, and pumpkin pie syrup topped with cold foam, caramel sauce, and a crumbly graham cracker topping.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
There are thick gold curtains, a plush white sofa, a potted palm and ivy (both fake), and a pair of wicker chairs, topped with jaunty illustrations of fictional lovers Jack and Rose.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The number of people in ICE custody topped 60,000 in August, an all-time high.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
There's a chunky carrot puree, too, with muted sweetness and infused with a healthy shot of ginger and topped with fresh mint.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pure Storage reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped estimates and raised the year forecast.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
Verb
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According to the Associated Press, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 64,000.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte posted five different drives of eight plays or more, three of which surpassed 60 yards on the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Chamber of Commerce and other industry groups sued and a district court blocked the agency from doing so, arguing the bureau had exceeded its authority.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report notes the plane exceeded its maximum allowable speed during the turbulence, climbing and descending rapidly three times.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chunkier silhouettes have been eclipsed by slimmer styles in recent years, but this is still a great investment for anyone who loves trainer sneakers over everything else.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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They were all eclipsed not by the GOAT, but the other Jordon.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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