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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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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
Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
All are eligible to shop at the commissary, where groceries typically run about 25% cheaper than at traditional supermarkets and purchases are exempt from local sales taxes — Santa Clara County’s sales tax rate tops 9% — though a 5% surcharge applies.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sale tops the previous Lake Tahoe-area record of $62 million, set by another Incline Village property.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
All are eligible to shop at the commissary, where groceries typically run about 25% cheaper than at traditional supermarkets and purchases are exempt from local sales taxes — Santa Clara County’s sales tax rate tops 9% — though a 5% surcharge applies.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tops
Noun
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Look for other accessories such as chopping cups and pitchers that attach to the hand blender, lids and whisks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tired of searching for lids for your containers?—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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For the first time in four years, the national average for a gallon of regular gas exceeds $4 a gallon, AAA reports.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The amount of geothermal energy within Earth far exceeds global energy requirements, but harnessing this energy to produce electricity can be difficult.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the covers are easy to clean, which is key for outdoor furniture.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 23-year-old social media star initially earned recognition for TikTok covers.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Senate Bill 516 would set the rate at 5 cents if the bottle redemption rate — the number of containers returned divided by the number sold — of the state, or any distributor, surpasses 100% in 2026.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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This functionality far surpasses the limits of Bluetooth multipoint.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyond pay, Powell said the university’s efforts to remove parking fee caps and the right for faculty members to have their own office space have been major sticking points in negotiations.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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There’s an important distinction between LED caps and low level light therapy caps.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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