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 reunion becomes even stranger when Constance prepares for a dark holiday celebration, with Kai Anderson (Evan Peters) from Cult helping decorate a black Christmas tree topped with a pentagram. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

If that’s too much steak for you, share a six-ounce sirloin appetizer that comes topped with Gorgonzola for $20. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The looks were topped with more fringes, feathers and crystal embroideries, as seen on playful handbags and novelty charm jewelry. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

There are nigiri and roll options available, but the specialty here is kaisen-don rice bowls topped with an assortment of fresh raw fish. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Minaj’s last album arrived in 2023 with Pink Friday 2, which topped the Billboard 200. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

The smooth cheese could be a great addition to your morning toast, topped with tomatoes, avocados, or strawberries. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

In Week 3 of the HBCU schedule, Tennessee State topped Florida A&M and Benedict stayed unbeaten, along with Morehouse getting its first win for coach Brad Sherrod. — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond topped 5% this year for the first time since 2023, even before the Fed raised its benchmark short-term rate Wednesday. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026