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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
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The additional state funding also comes as Minnesota’s food shelves are seeing record visits, with 9 million in 2024 alone — a number that tops the early pandemic years.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Beet Greens The leafy tops of beets can be prepared like other leafy greens—sautéed or added to soups or salads.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny tops the list of nominees for this year’s Latin Grammys.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The additional state funding also comes as Minnesota’s food shelves are seeing record visits, with 9 million in 2024 alone — a number that tops the early pandemic years.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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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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Best Bedding and Bath Deals This weekend, shoppers will find hundreds of deals in the bed-and-bath categories, including duvet covers, reversible quilts, blackout curtains, bath mats, towels, and so much more.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The magazine did two covers, one with Bailey’s dog, Benson.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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Extra añejo refers to tequila that has been aged for more than three years, and this new expression from the Last Drop far surpasses that.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Add to that list Inhotim, a sprawling and relatively obscure contemporary art collection in the jungle of the state of Minas Gerais that surpasses any notion of what a museum can be.—
William O'Connor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Spectrum offers wide availability, fast speeds and straightforward month-to-month pricing with no data caps or annual contracts.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For years, limited flights, visitor caps, and steep environmental fees kept Fernando de Noronha notoriously difficult to access, especially for international travelers.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Still, Fisher’s shot was pivotal in determining the winner the last time the two franchises that defined the century’s first decade faced each other while near the peaks of their respective powers.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with up to 8 inches along the highest peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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