1
as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
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 top
Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Here are South Florida's top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
James McNicholas, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The 25% tariff on softwood lumber comes on top of a 14.5% tariff already in place, according to the NAHB.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Tim Britton, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Overall earnings across the Roblox community have topped $2.8 billion since 2018.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Firefighter Jason Shoemaker of FDNY Rescue 4 used a bandsaw to cut through three vertical bars and the horizontal top piece of the fence — preventing further injury by carefully keeping the sections intact to transport the boy and fence together to the hospital.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Here are South Florida's top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The uncertainty over key personnel hasn’t proved a distraction for Slot’s side, who find themselves six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The 25% tariff on softwood lumber comes on top of a 14.5% tariff already in place, according to the NAHB.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
He’s topped an .800 OPS and won a Gold Glove award in three straight seasons while averaging 32 homers per 150 games.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Overall earnings across the Roblox community have topped $2.8 billion since 2018.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Unlike most of the Europeans and Americans—who had display cases and labels and books—the Moroccan stalls were minimalistic.—
Helen Gordon,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.—
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8 Feb. 2025
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The trees, which need partial to full sun, can be pruned into a manageable 1 to 2-foot tree and are excellent candidates for bonsai culture.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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Keim’s chief concern, understandably, was the Leland Burns House, which Moore designed in 1972, and which the foundation maintains.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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Pepper the mini chocolate dachshund was also sworn in as the mayor's chief deputy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hayden kept a tight lid on details of the investigation over the last few years, despite regularly discussing the probe at conservative events.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lock lid and cook broth on high pressure for 2 hours; release pressure manually.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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Despite a tumultuous 2024, when the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton CEO lost over $50 billion and dropped from the pinnacle of the world's wealthiest, Arnault's fortunes have soared in 2025, adding approximately $22.9 billion to his net worth so far this year, according to the index.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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And for those chosen, the work at the White House for a year or two is often a huge opportunity to dive into the pinnacle of foreign policy management.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In many cases, though, the payments proposed in the email would far exceed that sum.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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If all goes well, the piloted demonstrator craft will exceed Mach 1 — the speed of sound — about 25 minutes later.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Take a look at the match clocks in the upper left corner of these next two images.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Johansson has missed the past eight games with an upper body injury suffered in a Jan. 15 home loss to Edmonton, when he was elbowed in the head by Oilers star center Connor McDavid.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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This raised awareness is of utmost importance today as the collective cost of disasters continues to climb.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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If moisture-wicking capabilities are of the utmost importance to you, then an Adidas track jacket would be the best option.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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