TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of tops

plural of top

as in lids

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents make sure the top is on the blender before you turn it on or you'll make a mess

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as in pinnacles

the highest part or point a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree

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tops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of top

as in exceeds

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 tops

Noun

Hence the focus on jersey and knitwear to craft the brand’s six core product categories, which span from sweatshirts and tops to dresses and pants. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 To prevent the seed heads from reseeding, do a preliminary light prune by trimming off the tops in fall, then cut the clumps back fully in spring. — The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026 Sutter was credited with his 25th save, tops in the majors, in the Cubs’ 8-6 victory. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 In the 70s, fringed vests were worn as tops paired with a flare jean. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026 Dust ceiling fan blades, wipe down accessible light fixtures, and clean the tops of shelves. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026 Pajama tops are like anchovies—they get pushed to the side of the plate. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The black-and-white palette is easy to match with fall tops, including sweaters and T-shirts. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Add more oil if pot looks dry; arrange 2 large oranges and/or lemons, halved, and 2 heads of garlic, tops trimmed to expose cloves, cut side down in pot and add 3 large shallots, peeled. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

Atkinson enters this weekend leading the nation in passing yards (3,169), while Legree tops the country in receiving yards (1,209). — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2026 So far this year, Orla, Texas, tops its list with eight large plumes recorded, followed by Stanton, Texas, and Ringold, Louisiana. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 Jesper Wallstedt stopped 23 shots for his 11th victory in 16 starts, both tops among NHL goalies. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Herbert has thrown 10 interceptions in seven games, tops in the league. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 Chicago The Windy City tops the US ranking for walkability from Preply, a language learning marketplace that runs walkability studies across the US, Europe, and Asia. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026 Stephen Curry tops the Sportico list with $123 million, including $60 million off the court. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026 But as more shoppers lean on that convenience, food safety experts are pointing out that not every pre-cut fruit or vegetable is created equal, and one popular melon tops their list of concerns. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 American semiconductor-equipment company KLA tops this year’s list. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

This collectible set includes six light green and blue glass containers with matching lids.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

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Set the scene The resort sprawls across 10,000 square meters of AlUla’s Ashar Valley, a broad swath of pale desert surrounded by otherworldly rock pinnacles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of pinnacles

Verb

Proposition 40 creates a one-time, 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The plaintiffs argued that Trump’s order exceeds his presidential authority and violates the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Privacy Act.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceeds

Noun

The band is planning tour dates for next year to continue the celebration, and Willett will soon release a solo EP of covers.

— Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
John Lennon was a devout user of the New Yorker Desk Diary ($60), which includes cartoons and covers of the magazine, in addition to a monthly planner.

— Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of covers

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That surpasses the 37,289 signatures needed to make the 2028 ballot and 49,719 signatures to suspend the law in the interim.

— State House News Service, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
That’s the only conclusion when the opponent surpasses 80 points in the first half.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

Each retail channel requires a different approach to consumer education, from shower-style end-caps at Erewhon to informational displays around Costco pallets.

— Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
The property tax extension limitation law, or tax caps, limit increases in for nonhome-rule taxing districts such as municipalities and schools, Drucker said.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026