TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

tops 1 of 2

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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loses (to)

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Recent Examples of tops

Noun

The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag). — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 In doing so, the clips render traditional bras extraordinarily versatile and allow for seamless wear beneath racerback tops, cap sleeves, and more styles. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 July 2026 In the video, several workers wearing neon green and orange tops and donning helmets are seen working to add support in the area where the columns failed. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Remove glass tops if possible, securely wrap them with moving blankets, then wrap the blankets in stretch wrap. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 The rest goes into a stock pot with leftover frozen celery tops, onion skins and maybe the odd garlic clove. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 Elmaleh recommends buying new items that get daily wear and require a precise fit, such as shoes, base layers, and everyday tops and bottoms in heavy rotation. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026 That means leggings, sports bras, workout tops, and athletic shorts may lose their supportive fit much sooner if repeatedly washed in hot water. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Verb

But for sheer drama, no game among the 10 Final Fours in KC tops the most recent one. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Who plans an outdoor party in the state that tops the nation in severe weather reports? — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 California’s agriculture industry is tops year-round, but summer is when folks flock to the outdoor markets for the best our farms have to offer. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Of all the great, unexplored environments on Earth, the ocean — so vast, so deep, so dark — inevitably tops any and all lists. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 If that's too tall, try lavender-pink 'Senorita Rosalita' that tops around 18 inches. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Warren Buffett, whose fortune tops $150 billion, has long embraced frugality. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026 The average cost of college tops $38,000 per student per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 July 2026 What the candidates say When asked about the biggest concerns facing El Dorado County residents, Vang said affordability tops the list. — Corey Schmidt july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

In an alternative universe, Pogačar too could have been donning one of its lids.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Her eyes also boasted their usual liquid black wing with a metallic shimmer on the lids and a Gothic charcoal hue buffed in her waterline.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of lids

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The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The human hand is one of three pinnacles of hominid evolution, along with the brain and the voice box.

— Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of pinnacles

Noun

Variety is celebrating the 2026 Emmy nominees who have appeared on the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and the Awards Circuit Podcast.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Many of today's best kids mattresses are specifically designed for younger sleepers, with features like flippable firmness levels, washable covers, waterproof protection and low-emission materials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of covers

Noun

Designed for autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, and industrial automation systems, the sensor provides 180°×180° three-dimensional spatial awareness, enabling robots to detect people and obstacles at all heights.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Well, Tristan climbed it; my knee-knocking fear of heights halted me halfway up.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of heights

Noun

People use all caps to indicate heightened emotion and avoid the formality of proper punctuation, which now seems stilted, even stern.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Many public service careers, now requiring graduate degrees, face lower borrowing caps, potentially making these vital professions inaccessible.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

Boat trips, scenic drives and day excursions take you through a landscape of mountain peaks, remote islands and picturesque fishing villages.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026