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

These areas have grown dramatically in recent years, creating new applications and needs for protective apparel, including FR tops and bottoms. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to shop more lightweight tops from Amazon’s fashion department, including work blouses, polished T-shirts, and more. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Check it out here to see relaxed, beach-ready sweats; tops with retro, souvenir-esque prints; and more. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The Clueless Capsule Kit will feature Cher’s infamous yellow-plaid set, layered tops, button-front skirts, workout wear and overalls inspired by Tai. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 For another spin on pesto, try Roasted Red Pepper Pesto or instead of basil try other herbs or greens like carrot tops! — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Strawberry leaves are the green leaves on the tops of strawberries. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 18 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 Buy Two, Get One Free offer on women’s sweaters and tops and men’s T-shirts. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

According to our Joe Rexrode, no person in college football this year is more interesting than Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, who tops Joe’s list of 25. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Brooks has long highlighted Japan’s efforts to keep its bond yields artificially low as a way of keeping its massive debt burden, which tops 200% of GDP, in check. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 And the dual-motor Pro variant tops the options at $499, slicing 45% off the retail of $899. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 This crisis is particularly pronounced in the for-sale market in Denver, where the median home price tops $600,000, which is about 54% above the national median. — Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Buffalo too, obviously has a passionate fanbase, but tops the list likely thanks to their run of playoff appearances with Josh Allen. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 That said, if a visit to Great Basin National Park tops your bucket list, consider overnighting close to the entrance. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to make a close approach to Saturn, passing within about 13,000 miles of the planet’s cloud tops at approximately 71,000 miles per hour. — USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Of course, Victor Fleming’s seminal film tops any rational list of cinematic adaptations. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

Edges chip easily, so visually scan the inside of lids and the underside to guarantee everything is intact.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
If yours are straight, drop, or smudge onto your lids, tubing technology can be your best bet.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 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 International Monetary Fund expects the Iranian economy to contract by more than 5% this year, while inflation for food exceeds 100% and unemployment rises.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Chinese models now carry more than 60% of the platform’s traffic, which exceeds 20 trillion tokens a week.

— Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 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

Towering waves generated by intense Pacific storm systems, their heights amplified by El Niño, could erode parts of the fragile coastline and shut down crucial coastal transportation arteries.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of heights

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But first, welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham stuns in a backless halter top and then surpasses Caitlin Clark in social media followers.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Wells Fargo reported the pipeline of weight-loss medications now surpasses cancer drugs as the most valuable category of products on the horizon.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Similarly, although benefits of smaller class sizes are real, at least for economically disadvantaged kids in early grades, uniform caps put high-poverty schools at a competitive disadvantage (because other working conditions are more difficult).

— David Griffith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of caps

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That momentum intensified into 2026 before reversing sharply in recent weeks, leaving the four stocks roughly 20% to 40% below their late-June peaks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Other factors could be driving down enrollment The Heritage Foundation’s Sheffield says that some of the drop in SNAP use is likely a natural decline after peaks in the pandemic era.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026