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
Taking a backseat to the 2026 blizzard Though its societal impact may never be topped, the Blizzard of '78 must now take a back seat to the 2026 blizzard in terms of the snowiest storm in Rhode Island history.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Toppings will range from traditional to the playful mashup of the Carnitas Pizza, topped with carnitas, a rajas crema, cilantro, onions and chiles.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
During the Blizzard of 2026 in Massachusetts Monday, snow totals topped three feet and some were comparing this snowstorm to the historic Blizzard of '78.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts topped 80 mph on Nantucket.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the airline has been offloading much of its fleet, which topped 200 Airbus jetliners prior to its latest Chapter 11 filing.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Geneva and Yorkville Christian move up the rankings topped by Kaneland and Oswego.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The open-toe sandal featured a single band across the front, topped with Gucci’s signature horsebit hardware in matching metal.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Toppings will range from traditional to the playful mashup of the Carnitas Pizza, topped with carnitas, a rajas crema, cilantro, onions and chiles.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
During the Blizzard of 2026 in Massachusetts Monday, snow totals topped three feet and some were comparing this snowstorm to the historic Blizzard of '78.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts topped 80 mph on Nantucket.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
As previously reported, the airline has been offloading much of its fleet, which topped 200 Airbus jetliners prior to its latest Chapter 11 filing.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Geneva and Yorkville Christian move up the rankings topped by Kaneland and Oswego.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The open-toe sandal featured a single band across the front, topped with Gucci’s signature horsebit hardware in matching metal.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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Winning games is hard, though; Sunderland have won nine out of 26 in the league in a season that has surpassed all expectations.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Maher ended his career with the NFL record for the most 60-yard field goals, a mark that would be surpassed by current Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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After tallying wastewater and stormwater system needs listed by communities and states for the next 20 years, the EPA concluded the total needed to upgrade wastewater systems exceeded $300 billion over the next 20 years.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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But the up and down, fluctuating tariffs around the world spooked American businesses, prompting a court challenge, contending that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Recently, though, her charisma, cutting humor and being a loving mother have somehow eclipsed those accusations, and not even an entire TLC docuseries about her and her church could dent put a dent in her popularity.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their fear for their own lives was eclipsed by an urgent sense of responsibility toward the civilians being starved and bombed to death.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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