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

If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final 15-20 minutes. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Available as a single panel made to your exact measurements, it can be configured with everything from rod pockets and tab tops to back tabs or grommets depending on your space. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Big Bend National Park, Texas — The towering cliffs, jagged mountain tops, and punishing desert climate of the Big Bend region in Texas have long proved to be the best barrier the United States could have with Mexico. — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Buy Two, Get One Free offer on women’s sweaters and tops and men’s T-shirts. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Corsets might have originated centuries ago, but they’re still found influencing modern-day fashion — and while they’re typically associated with tops and dresses, shoes are part of the narrative, too. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling for more lightweight white tops, including an elevated T-shirt, an office-ready style, and more. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 The mobile bar is a converted two-horse thoroughbred horse trailer that her father helped convert, installing sinks, bar tops, a fridge. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Sprinkle the tops with Demerara sugar and the remaining salt. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Of course, Victor Fleming’s seminal film tops any rational list of cinematic adaptations. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 Scout tops her list for antiques and midcentury modern furnishings; Room Service is the place to unearth affordable trinkets, vintage tableware, and furniture ready to be rehabbed. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Finding tops that feel polished without veering stuffy isn’t always easy, but this CeCe blouse checks that box. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 The United Kingdom tops the list with 28 days, followed by Sweden and France with 25 days each. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Students whose family income tops $200,000 annually will also be eligible for financial aid, determined on an individual basis. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Drive tops my list of great Midwest scenic roads. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Shop Gap Factory tops, pants, dresses, and more items while they’re deeply discounted. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Make sure lids fit tightly to keep flies out, and empty trash often since the lid won’t close on an overflowing bin.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 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

Verb

The carriers are generally liable for any goods lost up to a certain dollar amount; the customer typically buys insurance for any value that exceeds that threshold.

— Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Why Context Exceeds Character Five patterns reveal why context often exceeds character in the character/context ratio.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceeds

Noun

The padded helmet covers, first introduced in practices in 2022, have become a common sight during training camp and preseason games as the NFL seeks to reduce head injuries and concussions.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of covers

Noun

Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Rooted in sustainable dining, Fallow’s approach is about elevating humble produce to thrilling new heights.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of heights

Verb

This pivot is significantly reshaping the company's revenue profile, as its cloud business already surpasses $214 billion annually.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
That surpasses the count of cases in all of 2025 — 2,289 — which was fueled by a fatal outbreak in Texas where two children died.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

The body of the most extreme version of the automaker’s iconic sports car is available finished in either White or GT Silver Metallic with the front and rear fascias, along with the wing caps, covered in a green protective film.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
The threshold for those caps will be lower once the new rate scheme goes into effect, Bennett said.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

Where the largest earners can afford to spend heavily year-on-year, the rest are beholden to peaks and troughs.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
This year's display is particularly favorable because the shower peaks on the night of the new moon, leaving skies free from bright moonlight that can wash out fainter meteors.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026