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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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
It’s now guaranteed to score the top opening of the standalone Predator movies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Beet Greens The leafy tops of beets can be prepared like other leafy greens—sautéed or added to soups or salads.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Alaska, Delaware and Vermont top the list.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Shrine Bowl selects roughly 100 of the top college football players from across the nation and almost all of them are either drafted, signed after the draft or attend a rookie mini camp.
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But these ten recipes have risen to the top of the pile.
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It comes topped with your choice of chicken and Texas Pete hot sauce on the side.
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
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But Malinin reached this precipice thanks largely to the part of him that most resembles legendary athletes.—
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
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The ship returned to PortMiami as scheduled Saturday morning, according to Carnival chief communications officer Chris Chiames.—
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Much like Blue Origin’s chief competitor, SpaceX — which has long been a dominant force in the commercial launch business — Blue Origin rockets are designed to be partially reused in order to drive down costs.—
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Data leaks can undermine investor confidence, as markets expect officials to keep a tight lid on economic reports until they're released publicly, Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, told CBS News.—
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The door on the lid is easy to access.—
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
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For nearly a century, the Oscars stood as a gleaming cathedral to Hollywood prestige, the pinnacle of artistic achievement.—
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After a debut season that exceeded even generous expectations, can the show do it all over again?—
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But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.—
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The nuclear engine would be part of the rocket’s upper stage, while the second-stage booster would use conventional fuel.—
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After Friday’s game, those in-the-door prices soared to around $3,800 — and that was for seats in the final rows of the upper deck of Hard Rock Stadium.—
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She was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2006 and was placed in a maximum-security psychiatric center in Texas, where she's resided ever since.—
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For maximum coziness, the Skechers Women’s Cozy Escape Snow Puff Slip-ins are like a hug for your feet, with memory foam cushioning and faux fur trim lining the booties.—
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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