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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
Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
For the record, the Padres are 2-0 in their brown tops this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Below, shop even more dresses, pants, matching sets, and tops at Amazon starting at $15.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Using a pastry brush, brush tops of scones with remaining egg/buttermilk mixture.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
For the record, the Padres are 2-0 in their brown tops this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ask me about my beauty non-negotiables, and sunscreen easily tops the list.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Below, shop even more dresses, pants, matching sets, and tops at Amazon starting at $15.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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Ensure that the lids fit securely on your trash and recycling bins.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gone are the mint-and-pink lids that became a recent staple among San Diego kids (and some adults) and were easily identifiable even in packed stadiums.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The amount of warm water available for this year’s event exceeds that in 1997-98, which was among the strongest El Niño events of the century, said Paul Roundy, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Albany.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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That savings program is supposed to be used to build reserves and reduce Connecticut’s considerable pension debt, which still exceeds $33 billion, according to the governor’s budget office.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hall, a celebrated vocalist in her own right, brings that dimension to life through a new slate of five covers featured throughout the season, culminating in an upcoming EP release tied to Season 2.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Not much is known about the individual artists behind these covers.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Noah Baumbach reached new heights with this bittersweet examination of a relationship in the aftermath of a breaking point.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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And though some of Euphoria’s ensemble players — Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney — saw their acting careers catapult to new heights, others simply didn’t make it.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The math — earning back money that equals or surpasses the card's annual cost — often works out.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Senate Bill 516 would set the rate at 5 cents if the bottle redemption rate — the number of containers returned divided by the number sold — of the state, or any distributor, surpasses 100% in 2026.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some states impose stricter caps, however, and a handful prohibit wage garnishment by private creditors entirely.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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That doesn’t mean the 77,100-acre oasis of craggy peaks, maze-like caves, and alpine lakes is any less enchanting.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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