topping 1 of 3

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
Customers have the option of creating their own donuts by choosing coatings, toppings and drizzles. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025 Where London really gets creative is with the toppings. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Though usually used as a garnish, parsley is loaded with vitamins and can be added to salads or smoothies.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 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
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sprinkle with seasoning and drizzle with olive oil, bake, and then cool.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Andouille sausage, pepper Jack cheese, and Cajun seasoning come together in this creamy, extra cheesy recipe.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 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
  • Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.
    Joe Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

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