How to Use top in a Sentence

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1 of 3 noun
  • The glitzy pieces have been at the top of our minds as of late.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The next time down, Towns again got the switch onto Bridges at the top of the floor.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Just bake it in the oven for 30 minutes and top with chives.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The goal is to work on getting as much glute squeeze at the top.
    Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The blooms open from the bottom of the stem to the top, which makes the weeks-long show seem to last even longer.
    Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Leave out the top hair or twist it into a bun at the top of your head.
    Anna Bader, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Thirty feet in the air, the nude man fiddled with the eagle at the top of the pole.
    David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Near the very top of any list of the best Ferraris ever made sits the F50.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The jumpsuit had a unique wrap detail at the top, which dressed up the look.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Now scroll to the top of the page and click the Reset Token button.
    WIRED, 22 Mar. 2023
  • And his bare feet stuck out through the top of threadbare shoes.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Try to avoid running anyone over in your race to the top.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The way the knotted bodice creates a bow-like effect at the top.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The Spartans and Warriors are tied at the top with 97 points and two first-place votes each.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • One of the shooters was firing over the top of the car while seated in the window.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The Celtics hardly missed a beat at the beginning of the season, roaring to the top of the NBA.
    Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Finally, run the roller from the top to the bottom in one pass — but just one time.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The fans are right on top of ya, and things get tremendously loud.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • At the top, the crystal blue of the Pacific stretches out for miles.
    Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The shed measures 4 x 6 feet and features a front door, one fixed window, and a vent at the top for air flow.
    Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
  • Have empathy with them and don’t trod your opinions all over the top of it.
    Roy Trakin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Located at the top of the Alpine Springs lift, the dining room feels like a modern ski chalet.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The brand initials are featured in matte at top as well.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Emily Blunt is hustling her way to the top in her latest film.
    Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Put on your urine-resistant goggles and watch the film's trailer at the top of this post.
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Set ham cut side down in large roasting pan and cut 4 slits in top of bag with paring knife.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Sprinkle the top with the spice packet if one is provided.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • At the top of the stairs, hikers will pass by a World War II-era underground searchlight shelter.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The oval transducer, wider at the top than at the base, is roughly the size of the earcup and occupies the entire driver enclosure.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
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2 of 3 adjective
  • What is the car's top speed?
  • They live on the top floor of the building.
  • He is among the top pitchers of the league.
  • The winner showed top form.
  • Houses are selling at top prices.
  • Safety is our top concern.
  • Get all the top news and sports from the baltimoresun.com.
    Jordan D. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2023
  • This is the third time the school has landed in the top 10 in the last decade.
    The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
  • On the next screen, and tap the three dot menu at the top right corner.
    WIRED, 1 Nov. 2023
  • All but one of the top videos were by the main No group, Fair Australia.
    Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • His win trimmed the number of top prizes available in the game to nine.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The top three spenders in the game — the Mets, Yankees and Padres — all were shut out of the postseason.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The Hugo is considered the top book award in the science fiction genre.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • So sure, there will likely be other chances to claim the game’s top prize.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The 49ers are the top seed in the NFC but survived a pair of close calls in their playoff victories.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
  • With less top growth, the plant roots aren’t as readily knocked loose.
    oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Here are our picks for the top five meat-and-three restaurants in Birmingham.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 10 July 2023
  • The top five, the same five that ended the season a year ago, have been clear throughout the offseason.
    The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2023
  • During the fall 2023 season, Gucci and Miu Miu were among the top brands who rubber-stamped the look.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Unless the Mets are willing to trade their top prospects in return, the answer is NO.
    Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Notably, Ghana placed among the top 25 places of origin for the first time in Open Doors history.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The king has made climate a top issue in his decades of public service.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 10 July 2023
  • Nate Pearson, the Blue Jays’ top prospect, spotted a 99 mph fastball inside, off the plate.
    The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Our top three goals are: Find loving homes for 7,000 homeless pets.
    Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Here is an early look at the top contenders for this year's race, scheduled May 4 at Churchill Downs.
    The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Even in a down year, DeBrincat's 11 power-play tallies ranked in the top 30 league-wide.
    Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
  • The Angels have no pitchers among baseball’s top 100 prospects.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Your paddle should be angled forward, toward the nose of the board with one hand on the top T-grip of the paddle and the other a few feet down.
    USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The e-commerce giant’s share price has climbed 85% over the past year — and that means some top managers won’t get cash pay raises.
    Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The state's top court relied on that language in upholding the 1864 law on Tuesday, banning abortions at any point in gestation except to save the life of the mother.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
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3 of 3 verb
  • The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.
  • She tops everyone else on the team.
  • I've seen some pretty weird things in my life—but that tops everything!
  • They topped the other company's offer.
  • The song debuts at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and later tops the chart.
    Vulture, 25 Aug. 2023
  • To top it off, the sundeck sports a 10-foot Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023
  • And top it off with a little onion and of course, a little champagne to go with it.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the bundt cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and Reese’s peanut butter sauce.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The crown is also topped with a single gorgeous gem that is nice and easy to turn.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024
  • It's served topped with a sunny-side-up egg on a pretzel bun.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2023
  • Stir then top with the club soda and four cherries on a cocktail pick.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • In last year’s section final, the Knights topped Helix 19-6 with the help of five goals by Holman.
    Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Our team found the sweet spot to be 15 minutes, and the results were a nicely browned crust topped with golden brown cheese.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The room filled with laughter and swapped gossip over plates of aged toma-hawk, Dover sole, and Limone pasta topped with caviar.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Many are topped with the city's signature yellow coleslaw.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The upmarket surf-and-turf says it all: halibut, topped with trout roe and beurre blanc paired with an eight-ounce A5 wagyu.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Later, the recipe was printed right on the package, calling for a heated can of chili to be poured over the chips and topped with cheese and onions.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
  • And to top it off, each tier nicely includes two free Dream pillows.
    Jenifer Calle, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023
  • This time around, Taylor Swift tops the list of celebrities expected in the stands (or suites).
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Metal bunks attached to the wall are topped with inch-thick, tear-proof mattresses.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2023
  • The amount of assistance that the U.S. had transferred barely tops $100 billion.
    The Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2023
  • This one, topped with crispy bacon crumbles, is a keeper.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The news came as the number of people living in middle-class or rich households around the world topped 4 billion.
    Time, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Bowden looked angelic in a white two-piece topped with a sheer cover-up tied at her waist.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
  • These nuts also make a great topping on pumpkin desserts.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Then top the planting area off with your compost and soil mixture, tamp down, and water well.
    Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Fudge cake topped with chocolate ganache and fluffy caramel buttercream.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
  • To keep the chicken from getting soggy, top the cutlets with the sauce just before baking.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Since then, plastic pieces have topped the list, followed by cigarette butts and foam pieces.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
  • This reasoning still did not top the rankings of why millennials were moving.
    The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

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