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
Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
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
Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Add tiger nuts to your diet as a snack, topping, smoothie addition, baked goods ingredient, or dairy-free tiger nut milk (horchata).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns that all hazards will be possible throughout the evening, including risk of baseball-size hail, damaging winds topping 70 mph, and tornadoes.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
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
Noun
Unsurprisingly, the meal ended with ice cream, served without toppings or garnishes.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Add tiger nuts to your diet as a snack, topping, smoothie addition, baked goods ingredient, or dairy-free tiger nut milk (horchata).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
The team went 3-3-1 during that turbulent final stretch, including a 2-1 loss to Prior Lake in the regular season finale, but caught fire in the Section 1-2A playoffs – beating both Rochester Mayo and Lakeville North 6-1 before topping Farmington 3-1 for the section title.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns that all hazards will be possible throughout the evening, including risk of baseball-size hail, damaging winds topping 70 mph, and tornadoes.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This soup is smoky, spicy, and creamy, but garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, and radishes add great flavor and texture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prepare the gumbo as directed, but do not add the rice garnish.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Right now, Wrexham are in a sweet spot, still on an upward trajectory, still surpassing their supporters’ wildest dreams and still — despite their unlikely appeal to the American market — a team so intimately connected to their town and the fans on their doorstep.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Chin expects the company's DDR5 RDIMM product's gross margin to expand more than 80%, significantly surpassing the HBM margin.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His pressure rate numbers are remarkable — even if his sack numbers aren’t — which is great news for a Panthers pass rush that was among the worst in the league last year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stir to combine thoroughly, then taste and adjust the seasoning.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Add cream, cheese, Italian seasoning, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and mixture is gently simmering, about 3 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In one high-volume manufacturing evaluation, Rhoda reported that a robot system completed a component-processing workflow in under two minutes per cycle without human intervention, exceeding customer performance targets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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In practice, silver moves 4% to 6% in a single day, with swings sometimes exceeding 10%, notes Jeremy Mullin, a stock strategist at money management firm Zacks Investment Research in Chicago.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In this case and elsewhere, Rakoff has shown a superb grasp of technology issues.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Underscoring the wellness aspects of a stay here are other amenities, like the rooftop pool, the state-of-the-art gym, and a superb spa, which includes a hammam and sauna along with a dedicated space for wellness as a ritual.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He's been consistent, eclipsing 20 points per game 13 times in SEC play and scoring 10 or more points in all but one game this season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In Dallas County, Democrats showed up at nearly a 3-to-1 clip over Republicans, eclipsing the county’s last primary numbers.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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