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

Instead of hanging onto a closet full of cheap, rough pieces, I’m finally getting rid of them all — and making room for a collection of cotton dresses, tops, and skirts from Quince. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Fortunately, some of the season’s biggest runway trends—from bikini tops worn beyond the beach to silk headscarves and the return of capris—are finally in full swing, making now the perfect time to shake things up. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026 But its owner, Hiro Yonekawa, packs way more into its two rooms, which are full of mostly vintage clothes like mint Burberry trenches (for around $300), graphic tees, men’s dress shirts and women’s tops, hats and handbags. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Coskun captured another gorgeous scene of the moon rising over San Francisco on July 28, as the last of the day's sunlight kissed the tops of the surrounding hills, along with the tallest of the city's skyscrapers. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026 The design team says that the columns outside of the terminal mimic Hollywood premiere searchlights, and the arrival to all gates leads into a large common area that will feature three bar tops and local restaurants and shops. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Bake about 20 minutes until the tops become deeply caramelized and slightly blistered. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 The new collaborative collection brings together the miniskirts and tops from Sheridan for Tish with Larroudé ballet flats in corresponding materials — creating an effortless and refined wardrobe that highlights texture, proportion and versatility. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Prep accordingly with lightweight pieces—swimsuits, breezy linen tops and dresses—and a couple cozy knits or long-sleeve shirts to layer over top when the temperatures dip. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Verb

Night 1 was wildly eventful and if Night 2 tops it, then Sunday's action will be epic. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Shop Gap Factory tops, pants, dresses, and more items while they’re deeply discounted. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Kimi Antonelli tops the standings with a 50-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Dubai business hub tops 10,000 companies The number of active businesses at the Dubai International Financial Centre has increased 30% over the past year to 10,018, according to figures issued by the hub. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026 Today, the country’s unemployment rate tops 30%; some estimates put it closer to half. — Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 Brown tops a crowded depth chart of Patriots wide receivers that also includes Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026 Now eight books in — the most recent being the May release of A Parade of Horribles — each title regularly tops the charts of New York Times best-sellers. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 Granted, Chambliss tops our College QB Tiers and might be good enough to shrug off the departures on his way to the Heisman Trophy anyway. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Plastic Garbage Can Lids Grimy garbage can lids are another item best left to the dishwasher, but their germs, odors, and spills aren’t a good idea to mix with your daily dishes, says Lovett.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of lids

Noun

Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
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

Definition of pinnacles

Verb

Whether this responsibility is given to a member of my executive team or my assistant, each person reliably steps up to the challenge and exceeds my expectations every time.

— Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
An overdraft fee is charged if your bank approves and pays a transaction that exceeds your account balance.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of exceeds

Noun

My Morning Jacket has released several records since then, including the 2025 LP Is, and the LP that came out last May, Peacelands, which contains a mix of acoustic covers and original protest songs.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
At the end of last year, when Google took the covers off of a bunch of new Nest devices, the search giant also revealed a partnership with Walmart that will see Gemini for Home hitting the budget-friendly Onn range.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of covers

Noun

The aluminum body is strong enough to withstand drops from average heights.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
With Andrew Louis at the helm once again, and a gripping narrative set against the vibrant cultural landscape of Madurai, season 2 takes the franchise to new heights.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 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

Noun

Comcast’s cable division has been trying to reverse customer losses over the past year by offering a five-year price guarantee and plans without data caps.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Formal negotiations have been put on hold until after the vote, meaning the incoming administration will be left to reconcile these regional energy purchases with spending caps required by the post-default debt deals.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of caps

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In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The Hunza Valley is located in northern Pakistan and draws travelers with dramatic mountain landscapes, turquoise lakes and picturesque villages set beneath towering Karakoram peaks.

— Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026