TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Recent Examples of tops

Noun

Look for tops that have lace, floral embroidery, ruffles, or subtle sheer components with a delicate and sophisticated air, then layer a barn jacket or cardigan on top for additional warmth. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026 Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Neutral Tank Tops As mentioned, my mom frequently travels with neutral tops to go with everything from bold pants to a flowy maxi skirt. — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Clean kitchen counter tops, cutting boards and utensils with hot, soapy water. — Sundi Rose, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 The bucket hat was already coming in handy, but sadly, the tops of my legs that weren’t covered by my shorts were suffering within minutes. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 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

Verb

Michael Caine tops Nolan’s re-dial list, with eight collaborations under his belt. — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 As well as his tempo-dictating actions on the ball, Rodri also tops the list for counter-pressing wins among all players in this World Cup. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The mini dress tops our packing list for every summer getaway. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Anytime the internet discusses chains that are missing from the metro, In-N-Out tops the list. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Even when summer humidity tops 98 percent, your skin still needs hydration. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 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 If that's too tall, try lavender-pink 'Senorita Rosalita' that tops around 18 inches. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
It's intended for tasks like removing lids and pulling nails.

— Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 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

Verb

The judge also pointed to a sharp rise in concentration as measured in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), saying the HHI increase for Paramount/WBD exceeds the level necessary to show the merger is likely to enhance market power.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
While production of the Patriot is being ramped up in the United States, demand exceeds supply.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of exceeds

Noun

The demand has driven home prices to new heights, with the cost of everything else, from food to insurance, climbing along the way.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Babcock’s verbal about Komarev never reached those hyperbolic heights, but his deployment of the player raised eyebrows in Toronto.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of heights

Verb

Historically, American women had higher rates of labor force participation than did women in most other countries, but Scandinavia now easily surpasses the United States by this metric.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron is either tied with former President François Hollande as the most unpopular French president of the past half century, or surpasses him in unpopularity, depending on the poll used.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of surpasses

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Framed by the peaks of the Soutpansberg rather than open savannah, Luvhondo offers a glimpse of what the future of safari could look like, one where restoring ecosystems is just as important as observing the wildlife that calls them home.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Paddling season in northern Minnesota starts in mid-June, peaks in July and continues into October.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026