as in excellent
of the very best kind
I know a topping new pub in Southwark
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as in surpassing
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 topping
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Brickyard Hollow: This pizza spot has thin-crust pies with inventive toppings.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 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
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The best-case scenario was the embryos could remain safely frozen for weeks, but with the power out at the facility — like at so many other places in the city — and temperatures topping a sweltering 100 degrees, the embryos might not survive at all.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Tech earnings… There were quite a lot of them this week, from HP beating on strong demand for PCs to CrowdStrike topping expectations but seeing its stock drop on soft guidance for the year.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Brickyard Hollow: This pizza spot has thin-crust pies with inventive toppings.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 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
All of these weeks later, the show is still topping the streaming charts.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The best-case scenario was the embryos could remain safely frozen for weeks, but with the power out at the facility — like at so many other places in the city — and temperatures topping a sweltering 100 degrees, the embryos might not survive at all.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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World leaders and scientists hoped to avoid surpassing this threshold under the Paris Agreement.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile both warring parties have been accused of mass human rights abuses, with the death toll of the conflict likely surpassing 400,000.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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De Laurentiis shared a snap of their room service dinner, which included a green curry with vegetables on top and another multi-colored dish with octopus and garnishes of radish and onions on top.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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How Cilantro Is More Than A Garnish But cilantro is more than just a garnish.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Delaying this meal was linked with greater risk of death in a sizable 20-year study.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s been three weeks since a historic flood put the greater Milwaukee area under water.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a range exceeding 250 kilometers (155 miles), the HQ-9C is the backbone of China’s strategic air defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The costs of certifying a building as exceeding legal requirements for energy efficiency, for example, are seen as high points not excesses because efficiencies serve another agenda.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The kitchen dry storage rack with seasonings and lemon juice was dotted with 21 droppings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company said that its new Garlic Bread Bites are drizzled with garlic seasoning, while its Cinnamon Bread Bites are topped with cinnamon and sugar, and served with a sweet icing dip cup.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Audi's done a terrific job applying a restrained retro-futuristic approach to the interiors.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions went 15-2 last season, finishing with the best record in the NFC behind an explosive offense and some terrific coaching.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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