TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

tops 1 of 2

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

The brand makes knits, tops, jeans, jackets, raincoats and coats. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 The Prime Video original tops both the overall and non-English-language rankings. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 There’s limited nightly walk-in seating at high tops and the bar — otherwise, plan way ahead. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Think the middle of your back, the tops of your shoulders, the backs of your arms. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 And the world, Jahaan, is transformed into globe-like tables with shimmering cast-glass tops that resemble the cosmos. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026 Rielly averaged around 21 minutes per game in the past two seasons, just shy of McCabe for tops on the team. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 That means cool-weather tops, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, fall denim. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 Cook pancakes until tops start to look matte, about 4 minutes. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

That Louisiana courtroom might not be the answer, either, if a federal ruling from the SEC’s suit tops one from a state court. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Think handbags that can carry into fall, tops that work beneath a jacket, and accessories that give summer staples a fresh lease on life. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 There’s also the caramel corn cold brew, which takes cold brew coffee and tops it with caramel sweet cream and a few pieces of caramel popcorn. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 The Bronx still tops the list with residents dying of overdose at double the rate of Manhattanites. — Nathalia Fernandez, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Burns said a panel of judges selected by the library reads each entry and then comes to a consensus on which piece tops the list, as well as what finished second and third. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Gibson tops the area’s Top 100 players to watch list after rushing for 2,263 yards and 41 touchdowns as a junior. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Yes, the beloved Loony Tunes icon stars in a terrific new comedy that tops our roundup of what this weekend. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Pecan tops this year’s fall flavor preferences ranking for growth, but pumpkin, maple and apple remain the flavors chains are pouring the most resources into, based on the DoorDash trend report. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
The process eliminates the water-slurry stage and associated drying steps, allowing fibers to form directly into rigid packaging, including trays, bowls, plates and beverage lids.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lids

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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

Noun

In the ’60s, Max started an art studio with his friend Tom Daly, specializing in covers for books and albums.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The three felines have appeared alongside the award-winning singer in the past, including music videos, tour promo clips and even magazine covers.

— Anna Chan, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of covers

Noun

This vortex comes with lower air pressure and atmospheric heights around its center, cooling down temperatures nearly evenly and producing extra cloud cover in its wake.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The world of comic art is being elevated to new heights thanks to the medium’s prominence in the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of heights

Verb

That surpasses the £244m exchanged between Chelsea and Manchester United, which had previously occupied top spot.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That put a pause on higher tariffs, which are triggered when trade volume surpasses a certain quota, according to the World Trade Organization.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

Jota, who won 49 caps for Portugal and wore the No 21 shirt for his country, had his national shirt number inherited by Neves in August last year.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Capacity caps, project stop triggers and expectation resets can help teams stop low-value work and refocus their time.

— Steve Pemberton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

Sailing through the Drake Passage is like being on a mountain bike and joining in with a herd of stampeding bison, or like paragliding between Alpine peaks in the middle of the wildest storm.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Reilly’s September 10 report found consensus estimates for S&P 500 earnings growth now matching dot-com-era peaks, concentrated overwhelmingly in technology and semiconductor names.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026