Synonyms of topped

topped

verb

past tense of top

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• exceeded
• eclipsed
• excelled
• outstripped
• beat
• outdid
• outshone
• bettered
• outdistanced
• transcended
• overtopped
• outclassed
• towered (over)
• mastered
• went one better
• outgunned
• overshadowed
• outmatched
• overcame
• defeated
• outpaced
• surmounted
• bested
• outweighed
• outperformed
• trounced
• outran
• whipped
• routed
• trimmed
• ran circles around
• trumped
• clobbered
• crushed
• licked
• conquered
• walloped
• outraced
• subdued
• thrashed
• prevailed (over)
• overpassed
• one-upped
• won (against)
• triumphed (over)
• drubbed
• shamed
• worsted
• overmatched
• outcompeted
• skunked
• outbalanced
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of topped

The breakfast buffet features Japanese items like vegetable curry, onsen eggs, natto and miso soup, along with fluffy taro pancakes topped with coconut or guava syrup, quiches and local fruits. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

The song, which also topped the charts in more than a dozen countries, won three Grammy Awards in 2012 including record of the year, song of the year and best short form music video. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Amazon’s market value topped a new all-time high of $3 trillion following strong second-quarter earnings as the AI boom drives demand for the firm’s cloud business. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Since May 1, cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to data updated by the CDC on Wednesday. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

But the stock has since rallied following impressive first-quarter results that topped analyst estimates thanks to strong Mounjaro sales. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Rodrigo looked laidback for the outing with her long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail and topped with a blue baseball cap. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Since its first season, the series has topped several streaming charts in 81 countries, including the USA, Brazil, France, and the UAE. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026