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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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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The collection features triangle and balconette tops, high-leg bottoms and side-tie bottoms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
With 21 sacks, Mizzou tops all of Vanderbilt’s previous opponents this season.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The collection features triangle and balconette tops, high-leg bottoms and side-tie bottoms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
And the coach and his pupils deserve blame, even if some of the calls were atrocious (the pass interference at the end of the Giants game on Riley Moss tops the list).
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
With 21 sacks, Mizzou tops all of Vanderbilt’s previous opponents this season.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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Remove any metal bands or lids, and give the jar an overall inspection—if it's cracked, chipped, or damaged, don't use it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Half-gallon containers labeled as Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with mismatched French Vanilla container lids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Selena Quintanilla is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of Latin music.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jagged summit of Crestone Peak, Colorado’s seventh-highest mountain, looks like a camel’s back, with two rocky pinnacles jutting skyward from the Sangre de Cristo range.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The young girls are going back to their remote mountain village to take part in the perilous harvest of the yarsagumba, a rare creature, half mushroom, half insect, whose value exceeds that of gold.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, cover plantings with a loose layer of straw mulch to insulate the soil and consider adding row covers over your plants so their leaves don’t get damaged by the cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take your seasonal experience to new heights at The Lost Square rooftop, where Alpine Village is open from November 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The European Linen Sheet Set at Quince is only $140 and surpasses its expensive competitor in feel, weight, and quality.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The food pantry’s national delivery service received 410 new applications for support in just 10 days, an increase Bassett says surpasses their usual total from an entire quarter.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the mirror caps, Bannenberg’s team placed a graphic on each of the mirror caps—the red on the passenger’s side is green, while the driver’s side is red—to represent port and starboard on a yacht.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lady Gaga has worn the habit in music videos and on tour, while designers including Rick Owens have frequently played with the cloth caps’ austere form.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The train operates year-round and has views of rugged peaks, alpine meadows, and the valley below.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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That early connection means that when confusion peaks, a patient has someone already in place who knows their story, their team, and their next steps.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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