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
This one is infused with marrow and topped with radish, plus more onion, cilantro and salsa on those beautiful blue corn tortillas.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by higher demand for its beverages.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
With the rest of the core stage’s arrival, NASA will soon bring the rest of the pieces needed to stack the rocket topped once again by the Orion spacecraft.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
This bright and fresh lemony cocktail topped with rosemary is the perfect blend of gin, lemon juice, and bubbles.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The piece is also topped by a jeweled medallion, adding to the sense of theatricality that often defines the studio’s late 19th-century commissions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Ben Steeves, a 23-year-old left-handed forward, topped the Checkers in goals (23) and points (45).
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by higher demand for its beverages.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
With the rest of the core stage’s arrival, NASA will soon bring the rest of the pieces needed to stack the rocket topped once again by the Orion spacecraft.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
This bright and fresh lemony cocktail topped with rosemary is the perfect blend of gin, lemon juice, and bubbles.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The piece is also topped by a jeweled medallion, adding to the sense of theatricality that often defines the studio’s late 19th-century commissions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Ben Steeves, a 23-year-old left-handed forward, topped the Checkers in goals (23) and points (45).
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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Previously, agents and teams haggled over contracts that surpassed what top veteran players earned.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last year was the first time her income surpassed her husband's salary, Feret told USA TODAY.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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All of his last three efforts on Friday exceeded 49 feet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tracking put the domestic tally at somewhere between $65 and $70 million, and those expectations were far exceeded.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Net interest payments have already surpassed $1 trillion in fiscal year 2026, nearly triple the $345 billion paid in 2020, and have eclipsed defense spending for the first time in modern history.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Public health officials confirmed more than 650 cases in January alone, and the outbreak quickly eclipsed the 2025 outbreak in West Texas that sickened at least 762 people and killed two school-age children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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