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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loses (to)

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Recent Examples of tops

Noun

Pajama tops are like anchovies—they get pushed to the side of the plate. — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The black-and-white palette is easy to match with fall tops, including sweaters and T-shirts. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 At the time of the crash, there was an FAA warning out to pilots in the area about nearly-stationary thunderstorms with cloud tops reaching all the way up to 45,000 feet, according to AccuWeather. — David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Add more oil if pot looks dry; arrange 2 large oranges and/or lemons, halved, and 2 heads of garlic, tops trimmed to expose cloves, cut side down in pot and add 3 large shallots, peeled. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Hailey Bieber and Mariah the Scientist used textured bra tops to anchor their alluring ensembles. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026 Dust the highest points of your bedroom, like ceiling fans and the tops of windows and door frames. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026 The philosopher’s quest for knowledge, Carson cheekily concludes, is simply his pretext for chasing spinning tops. — Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 Dubbed the Ovolo, the oddball construction was utilized for both low-tops (with several material makeups) and boots and is now set for a revision amid the rekindling sneaker heel trend. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

Stephen Curry tops the Sportico list with $123 million, including $60 million off the court. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026 But as more shoppers lean on that convenience, food safety experts are pointing out that not every pre-cut fruit or vegetable is created equal, and one popular melon tops their list of concerns. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 American semiconductor-equipment company KLA tops this year’s list. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 Nov. 2026 Tristano said the meal kit industry has begun shifting from stovetop to microwave as convenience tops actual cooking in the post-pandemic world. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The city typically has less than a handful of days per year when rainfall tops an inch, said meteorologist Jennifer Tate with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. — Christopher Weber, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 As affordability tops voters’ concerns, there is arguably no single expense Americans shoulder that’s more potent or political than the price of a gallon of gasoline. — Allie Canal, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026 The team often tops the practice times on Friday but then fails to follow up on Saturday, often in the final qualifying session. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 The Duo, whose price starts at nearly $2,000 and tops $3,000 for higher-end models, represents Apple's biggest bet in years and the first major product rollout under new Apple CEO John Ternus. — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops

Noun

The formula also features hydrating glycerin and vitamin E to help each shade glide across lids without tugging.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
As a fun bonus, the lids are also compatible with dry-erase markers for easy labeling and date-keeping in the fridge.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lids

Noun

Set the scene The resort sprawls across 10,000 square meters of AlUla’s Ashar Valley, a broad swath of pale desert surrounded by otherworldly rock pinnacles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of pinnacles

Verb

Proposition 40 creates a one-time, 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The plaintiffs argued that Trump’s order exceeds his presidential authority and violates the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Privacy Act.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceeds

Noun

Viktor and Malina make their living stealing manhole covers and copper busts.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
After the race, one of the premier events on Australia’s sporting calendar, Robbie delivered a full set at The Elms Live Stage, which included covers of hits by Oasis, Midnight Oil, Shania Twain, INXS and others.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of covers

Verb

Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Tarrant County saw a dip in early voters on Wednesday, but the number of people turning out locally still surpasses Texas’ last midterm election.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

For the first 30 years, UT would receive at least 3% of revenues from both developments above $25 million, subject to separate revenue caps of $30 million for the entertainment district and $40 million for the condominium hotel.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
After the introductory period, an ARM's interest rate can rise, subject to limits known as rate caps.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of caps

Noun

The Taurid meteor shower is upon us, bringing multiple peaks of activity that could see spectacular shooting stars and fireballs brighten November's sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China's most famous peaks Monday, many carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organizers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance, state media showed.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026