as in excellent
of the very best kind
I know a topping new pub in Southwark
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as in surpassing
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 topping
Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
The Labor Department said nonfarm payrolls increased by 115,000 last month , topping economists’ expectations for 55,000.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
Noun
Almonds are more commonly enjoyed as a snack or topping.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
The Labor Department said nonfarm payrolls increased by 115,000 last month , topping economists’ expectations for 55,000.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Verb
How Part 1 Helped Bring Macondo To Life The first installment premiered in December 2024 and quickly became a success for Netflix, topping the charts in Colombia and landing in the platform's Global Top 10.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis, spending cuts and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party has been topping recent opinion polls, while the centre-left and left have yet to galvanize support.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Herbs and flowers grown in the adjacent and rooftop gardens make their way into dishes, preserves and cocktail garnishes.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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For a special touch, garnish with sugarcane sticks.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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As a result, the Drought Severity and Coverage Index has reached 206, its highest point since 2012, surpassing a summer-to-autumn drought in 2023, Gerard wrote.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Vesia is now one of the veteran leaders in a Dodgers bullpen that set a franchise record Saturday with 36 consecutive scoreless innings, surpassing the mark of 33 set in 1998.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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There are also smaller single rooms (great for solo travelers), and larger superior and deluxe rooms, which have additional seating areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Came in today, wasn’t feeling great.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Slayton enjoys it like mango, sprinkled with Tajín seasoning and a squeeze of lime juice.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Ranch seasoning brings the savory flavor, and a drizzle of sriracha will satisfy spice lovers.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The foundry division recorded a loss exceeding $10 billion in the last quarter.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That’s because the new fee study found that Encinitas is already exceeding its goal of setting aside 3% of its land for park areas, Councilmember Joy Lyndes said.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The performance from Alex Vesia, Kyle Hurt, Tanner Scott and Jonathan Hernández extended the bullpen’s scoreless streak to 36 consecutive innings, eclipsing the Dodgers’ previous record of 33 innings in 1998.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In just a matter of days, the CJP has garnered more than 20 million followers on Instagram—eclipsing those of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress, India’s biggest political entities.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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