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chiefly British

topping

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noun

topping

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verb

present participle of top

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of topping
Adjective
Make topping: Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 July 2022 In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping. Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
Noun
Kate includes toppings like fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and lime juice. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 The menu changes daily, featuring creative toppings and weekend specials, including roast chicken, salmon crudo and handmade agnolotti. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for topping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
  • And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 June 2025
  • These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Express a lemon twist or garnish of your choice over the top or dropped in depending on your mood.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Stir to chill, then strain the cold cocktail into the prepared highball glass and garnish with the rosemary sprig.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The 2024 edition marks the highest tally of all time, greatly surpassing Barack Obama’s previous record of 95,894 pages.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The movie Wicked has officially become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in box office history, surpassing the movie musical Mamma Mia.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.
    Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • Today, more than one in five Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ, a greater share than in any generation before them.
    Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Of course, there’s classic everything seasoning and sesame seeds.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
  • Lots of black pepper and some garlic powder add seasoning.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His terrific performance was a similar problem for the Pacers.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder not only comes with ideal size and above-average athleticism but also terrific arm talent.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • But it's been about nine years since more than 30,000 backers flocked to the Kickstarter campaign—raising more than $1 million and eclipsing Polygons' $10,000 goal.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Shares are down nearly 12% in 2025, eclipsing the S & P 500′s 5% pullback during that time.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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