as in surpassed
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 topped
At the top of the menu is a Turath Latte, made with a special date and spice blend, then topped with cold foam.
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Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t miss the wood oven pizza like the carbonara topped with egg and guanciale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Hoobastank's debut and sophomore albums have topped the Billboard charts.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
On March 31, the national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline topped $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the war in Iran continues to drive up oil prices and pump prices.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the average price for a gallon of gasoline topped $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, topped $112 a barrel on Friday before retreating.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t miss the wood oven pizza like the carbonara topped with egg and guanciale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Hoobastank's debut and sophomore albums have topped the Billboard charts.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
On March 31, the national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline topped $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the war in Iran continues to drive up oil prices and pump prices.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the average price for a gallon of gasoline topped $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, topped $112 a barrel on Friday before retreating.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topped
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is the 11th time a member of the Colorado Avalanche or Quebec Nordiques has achieved or eclipsed 50 goals in a regular season.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, Doncic eclipsed 15,000 career points, as announced by the Lakers.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Topped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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