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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
Megan Poinski, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Revenue also came in ahead of LSEG consensus estimates, and the company topped two million subscribers during the period.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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By Monday afternoon, Apple regained the top spot, but Nvidia overtook it again by Tuesday morning.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Starting from top of incision, swing knife tip down to create am4- to 5-inch pocket within flesh.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The walls are topped with an extruded aluminum lip for further mounting versatility, and while the trailer does not incorporate a hard tailgate, Zion does show a heavy-duty retention net for closing off the rear.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Revenue also came in ahead of LSEG consensus estimates, and the company topped two million subscribers during the period.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Given the runup in home prices since 2013, most sellers should have enough equity to cover replacement costs by deducting those from the sales price.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with it, and The Bear does an excellent job of making that tension palpable—as evidenced by its slew of aforementioned Emmy Awards.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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But for how much longer?, asked Kevin Garside, chief sports correspondent for the i news site.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nate Cohn, the paper’s chief political analyst, said the Tech Guild does not play a role in the model itself but built and maintains the infrastructure that gives the Needle the necessary data.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The use-by date can be found printed on the lid of the container.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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It is made from food-grade silicone, has a leakproof lid, and can be tossed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2024
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Essentially, ‘just refill’ is encouraging consumers to reuse and refill because reusability is the pinnacle of sustainability.Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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The MPGe rating exceeds the previous year’s 108 by one mile, while the impressive range figure of 319 remains the same.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Heritage Commerce Corp's capital ratios exceeded regulatory guidelines, with a total capital ratio of 15.6% and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.4%.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Your limbs, or even your entire upper body, may jerk or thrash in the process.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the upper is stitched directly onto the plate, eliminating the need for a strobel board.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Collaborating with artists on her pieces is also of the utmost importance to her to serve as a voice for Africa.Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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