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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
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Andouille sausage adds a subtle kick and richness, beans add heartiness, and turnip tops are the perfect sturdy, bitter greens for a soup that lasts several days.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Tucked inside the Voco Hotel, The Backdrop tops his lineup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Klum has had a strict uniform of bikinis and no tops this past week.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Andouille sausage adds a subtle kick and richness, beans add heartiness, and turnip tops are the perfect sturdy, bitter greens for a soup that lasts several days.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Blue Oval automaker continually tops the full-size segment with the F-Series, so anything else is icing on the cake.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Tucked inside the Voco Hotel, The Backdrop tops his lineup.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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As for the kitchen, store food in airtight containers and secure trash lids.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Several containers holding open food had no lids.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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That amount exceeds what is consumed in South Florida daily, and during times of high water the state’s flood control procedures require that even more freshwater be discharged to the coasts.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two-way contracts don’t count against the salary cap, but Brown is ineligible to sign one because his NBA service time exceeds the maximum allowable for two-way players.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The extended campaign of covers to commemorate her debut album’s anniversary suggests that new music is probably not immediately at hand.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is the first in a series of covers that will lead up to the anniversary of Sour in June, a press release notes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a transformational year, Narváez is ready to improve and reach new heights in his second Red Sox season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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But this year, the desire for a personalized home is reaching new heights.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cybersecurity landscape right now is rife with opportunity and anxiety, particularly for giant companies that are trying to find their way in a world with a rapidly expanding threat landscape that far surpasses just humans.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comfortably surpasses the initial amount in their previous record sale — Dominic Solanke’s 2024 switch to Spurs for £55m plus bonuses — and exceeds the bids for Semenyo last summer.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The reforms, which the White House outlined in a Wednesday executive order caps defense company CEO’s salaries at $5 million annually until certain conditions are met.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In my view, pairing up ski days with two similar but unique (and close enough to easily ski both resorts) peaks makes for a fantastic experience.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 90 downhill runs, with plans to eventually add more, connect four peaks.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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