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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
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Andouille sausage adds a subtle kick and richness, beans add heartiness, and turnip tops are the perfect sturdy, bitter greens for a soup that lasts several days.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Tucked inside the Voco Hotel, The Backdrop tops his lineup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Klum has had a strict uniform of bikinis and no tops this past week.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Andouille sausage adds a subtle kick and richness, beans add heartiness, and turnip tops are the perfect sturdy, bitter greens for a soup that lasts several days.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Blue Oval automaker continually tops the full-size segment with the F-Series, so anything else is icing on the cake.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Tucked inside the Voco Hotel, The Backdrop tops his lineup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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Even microwave-safe glass items may come with lids that are not microwave safe, so be sure to check each item before using.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Clear bins with lids are ideal for keeping these toys clean and dry.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 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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That would occur when the value of a country’s imports far exceeds that of exports, also referred to as a trade deficit.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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In India, youth unemployment already exceeds 16 percent.—
Neel Somani,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The extended campaign of covers to commemorate her debut album’s anniversary suggests that new music is probably not immediately at hand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is the first in a series of covers that will lead up to the anniversary of Sour in June, a press release notes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wilkens, with his 939th win, surpasses Red Auerbach’s record.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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That price typically surpasses the $1 million mark.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
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The reforms, which the White House outlined in a Wednesday executive order caps defense company CEO’s salaries at $5 million annually until certain conditions are met.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In my view, pairing up ski days with two similar but unique (and close enough to easily ski both resorts) peaks makes for a fantastic experience.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 90 downhill runs, with plans to eventually add more, connect four peaks.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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