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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
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Beetles usually are found on the tops of leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Range, meanwhile, tops 325 miles in the less powerful versions and comes out to 285 miles in the most potent model.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Then twist screw-eye hooks (with openings about the same size as the rope diameter) into the tops of mini ears of corn, one per ear.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Beetles usually are found on the tops of leaves.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Free People Free People is a classic staple brand that always tops my list.
—Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Range, meanwhile, tops 325 miles in the less powerful versions and comes out to 285 miles in the most potent model.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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The restaurant’s lids at the garbage dumpsters and tallow bin were open at the time of inspection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Make boxes with lids from the cloth, securing the sides with zip ties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks, with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of the most enchanting places to hike in the metro area.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parents also appreciated that the clever design prevents pieces from getting lost, making this a travel toy that exceeds expectations.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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This kit also comes with a funnel for filling the bottles up with products, plus two toothbrush covers, a contact lens applicator, and clear labels for each product.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Read on for a selection of the covers.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Flow Space, pro runner D’Amato shares five lessons about finding joy in midlife by taking on new challenges—and battling the fear, doubt, and failure that come with the desire to reach new heights.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Oct. 2025
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But reaching new heights also comes with some setbacks, according to Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This release surpasses the previous oldest whisky record holder, an 81-year-old single malt from the Macallan called the Reach.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The defender, who has won two caps for England, was among a number of David Moyes’ squad out of contract at the end of the campaign, with Everton also planning talks with James Garner and Vitalii Mykolenko, who are in final 12 months of their terms.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Yet, Trivector founder Adam Parker said small caps are unlikely to exhibit the same show of force in the fourth quarter, given some of the group's characteristics.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the best stops here is Scott Lake, which reflects the Three Sisters peaks in its calm water.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Notable features include 800 volt charging that can accommodate even high levels for brief peaks.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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