1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tops
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Before the holders, my bulk freezing routine consisted of me trying my best to make the bags stand up on their own, folding down the tops to avoid getting meat and other ick everywhere, and fidgeting with portions to get food in without spilling all over the place.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jason Aldean wears many hats, but family man tops the list.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tops
Noun
Often, cities try to hide towers, monopoles and antennas on water towers, church crosses or the tops of other tall buildings.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Before the holders, my bulk freezing routine consisted of me trying my best to make the bags stand up on their own, folding down the tops to avoid getting meat and other ick everywhere, and fidgeting with portions to get food in without spilling all over the place.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Dunkin' Dirty Soda combines the brand's coffee milk with Pepsi and tops it with Sweet Cold Foam.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Jason Aldean wears many hats, but family man tops the list.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tops
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
-
Eight-piece sets include an 8-Cup Glass Round Deep Dish, 7-Cup Glass Round Shallow Dish, 4-Cup Glass Round Deep Dish and 4-Cup Glass Round Shallow Dish, all with lids.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
-
Later in the show, Alexis added more sparkle to Palmer's eye makeup, including diamond stones to frame her brows and lots of sparkle across her lids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
-
This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
That amount exceeds the foreign reserves of countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay and Panama, according to an investigation by the Herald in August 2025.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
-
California billionaires' combined wealth exceeds $1 trillion.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The coaches’ office is no bigger than a janitor’s closet, but the yellow brick walls are lined with championship pictures, motivational quotes, magazine covers of female athletes, soccer star Hope Solo, and accomplishments of each coach.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
-
April Showers Another month of books, another month of book covers.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
According to Beale’s website, the Gardner campus would be set back from existing infrastructure by more than 100 feet and building heights would comply with the city’s 60-foot limit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
-
For the Knicks to reach heights unseen in more than 50 years, Towns will need to continue playing the kind of defense he’s proven capable of during this playoff stretch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
-
Blue Origin, founded and owed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, has landed and reused its smaller New Shepard suborbital booster numerous times, but New Glenn surpasses New Shepard in difficulty and scale.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
South Korea, a global leader in base oil production and a major exporter of Group III base oils, recently introduced mandatory export caps on refined petroleum products, seeking to shore up domestic base oils supply amid the crisis.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
-
Guests will receive a New Era hat for the corresponding team and can customize their caps on-site.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
In the middle distance is a human settlement, then a band of golden grasslands, then the arid lower slopes of the Cordilleras, and finally the snowy peaks, including the grand dome of Chimborazo.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
-
In a medium bowl beat cream and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium- high until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
