Synonyms of topped

topped

verb

past tense of top

as in surpassed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• exceeded
• eclipsed
• excelled
• outstripped
• beat
• outdid
• outshone
• bettered
• outdistanced
• transcended
• overtopped
• outclassed
• towered (over)
• mastered
• went one better
• outgunned
• overshadowed
• outmatched
• overcame
• defeated
• outpaced
• surmounted
• bested
• outweighed
• outperformed
• trounced
• outran
• whipped
• routed
• trimmed
• ran circles around
• trumped
• clobbered
• crushed
• licked
• conquered
• walloped
• outraced
• subdued
• thrashed
• prevailed (over)
• overpassed
• one-upped
• won (against)
• triumphed (over)
• drubbed
• shamed
• worsted
• overmatched
• outcompeted
• skunked
• outbalanced
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of topped

His pole position is the first this year for a car powered by a non-Mercedes engine after Mercedes, McLaren and Alpine — all with Mercedes power — topped every qualifying session until now. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

In the past year alone, the group has topped the Billboard 200 twice with November EP DO IT and August’s THIS & THAT. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

The rate on a 30-year home loan topped 7% for the first time since early 2025 last week. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

When tested on my previous set of samples, UltraAV topped the list with a perfect 10. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

The white clapboard exterior topped with typical Norse dragon heads was taken back into the family in 1995 by Haeger’s great great granddaughter Ellika Modenfelt, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory with the help of local craftsmen. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Obsession topped $500 million globally, and is in the awards conversation. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

There are nigiri and roll options available, but the specialty here is kaisen-don rice bowls topped with an assortment of fresh raw fish. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

In Week 3 of the HBCU schedule, Tennessee State topped Florida A&M and Benedict stayed unbeaten, along with Morehouse getting its first win for coach Brad Sherrod. — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026