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
Marks has also topped Hot 100 Songwriters in every calendar year since the chart launched.
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Xander Zellner, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Prepare to dazzle the crowd with this recipe that's loaded with cheese and topped with breadcrumbs.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
While earnings missed analysts’ target of 34 cents per share, revenue topped the Street’s expectations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The album topped Billboard’s 200 Albums Chart and was widely considered a Grammy contender heading into the nominations Friday.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Hi Boy blood orange cardamom social tonic and topped with a burning cinnamon stick.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
This pick from her collaboration with KitchenAid topped our list of the best buys for its modern farmhouse aesthetic and functionality.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, McDonald’s said traffic among lower-income diners across the fast-food sector fell by nearly 10% during the most recent quarter, even as the company reported sales growth that topped Wall Street estimates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Xander Zellner, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Prepare to dazzle the crowd with this recipe that's loaded with cheese and topped with breadcrumbs.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
While earnings missed analysts’ target of 34 cents per share, revenue topped the Street’s expectations.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The album topped Billboard’s 200 Albums Chart and was widely considered a Grammy contender heading into the nominations Friday.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Hi Boy blood orange cardamom social tonic and topped with a burning cinnamon stick.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
This pick from her collaboration with KitchenAid topped our list of the best buys for its modern farmhouse aesthetic and functionality.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, McDonald’s said traffic among lower-income diners across the fast-food sector fell by nearly 10% during the most recent quarter, even as the company reported sales growth that topped Wall Street estimates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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Saturday's figures surpassed those from Friday, when 1,024 flights were cancelled.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Jones already surpassed his win totals from the past two seasons combined.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The rate of population growth, especially in developing countries, far exceeded the growth of agricultural capacity, and UN and World Bank reports suggested that without dramatic changes, the world was headed toward catastrophic shortages.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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The report cards show 94% of 378 public school districts met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations last school year, according to the DPI.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hatch, however, eclipsed other candidates, raising a total of $56,000.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet, the company remains in a holding pattern on AI deployment, its Vision Pro ambitions have been eclipsed by Meta, and the latest iPhone 17 and Air lineup offers little evidence of a new hardware super-cycle.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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