top out
phrasal verb
topped out; topping out; tops out
: to reach the highest amount or level and stop increasing
—often + at
Interest rates are expected to top out at 15 percent.
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Sizes will range from XS to XXL, and the collection will retail starting at $74.50 and topping out around $150.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
In its all-wheel drive trim, the Model S will cover the 0-to-60mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds, top out at 130 mph and is claimed to give a range between 380-402 miles.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Magic Kingdom tickets will top out at $199 on select dates next holiday season, $10 more than this year’s most expensive tickets.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
McAfee Total Protection and Trend Micro Antivirus also topped out at 100% in their most recent phishing protection tests.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
In its all-wheel drive trim, the Model S will cover the 0-to-60mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds, top out at 130 mph and is claimed to give a range between 380-402 miles.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Magic Kingdom tickets will top out at $199 on select dates next holiday season, $10 more than this year’s most expensive tickets.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
McAfee Total Protection and Trend Micro Antivirus also topped out at 100% in their most recent phishing protection tests.
—PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Top out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20out. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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