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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 Synonyms for tops
Noun
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The glossy, vegan shadows light up the lids with microfine glitter that sparkles in festive hues.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024 -
The company is offering free replacement lids.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There are daily rambles along classic trails each day, against a backdrop of pinnacles, and glaciers.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Views include red rock pinnacles and cliffs, Sinagua cliff dwellings, wildlife and a rare riparian habitat.—
Michael Salerno,
The Arizona Republic,
2 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The literal and interpersonal cost of ignoring workplace culture far exceeds the investment required to build and maintain a healthy organizational environment.—
Jessica Kriegel,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Fast forward to this season and that quartet have reached new heights.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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After the fact, the creators had a group of non-NBA players of various heights stand in the same spots as the players and filmed them shooting hundreds of shots.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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From transaction caps to strict reserve mandates, stablecoins in the EU now operate under rigorous financial oversight.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Even if much of the world is spared and only Chinese goods have tariffs added, this will affect wine bottles and other packaging such as boxes, aluminum caps, and foil toppers that are made there, again impacting consumer costs.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tops. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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