- present tense form of top (3rd person singular).
tops
Example Sentences
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But on average, across all bull-market tops, rates were only modestly higher on the day of the top than in prior weeks and months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Plus, here’s what led to the ouster of the L3Harris CEO, and the national debt tops $40 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Defense Department’s budget tops $1 trillion, the largest sum ever, even allowing for inflation.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Melt the remaining tablespoon butter and brush over the tops.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Leah could see the tops of tombstones from her kitchen pantry.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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