TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

tops 1 of 2

noun

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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loses (to)

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Recent Examples of tops

Noun

Some people swear by 30 pieces, some by 37, some by a 3-3-3 method (three tops, three bottoms, three shoes). —

Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 This helps keep the baits at the tops of the weeds. —

Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026

Verb

There’s nothing quite like sinking into Brooklinen’s Super-Plush towels, with a cushy and absorbent Aegean Turkish cotton material that tops the list at 770 GSM. —

Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a great pick if a large screen tops your wishlist. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tops

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Noun

In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Suction lids turn any bowl into a storage container.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026