- present tense form of top (3rd person singular).
tops
Example Sentences
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But denim giant Levi Strauss’s optimism remained intact on Wednesday, helped by gains in tops and women’s clothing and high hopes for what it is calling “denim luxury.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
The combined viewership tops a record set last week, when, according to data from Nielsen, more than 36 million people in the U.S. watched the national team defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina across those platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Before the strawberries can be sold ready to eat, they need to have their leafy tops removed.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
In Santa Monica, parade-goers lined Main Street decked out in shiny red, white and blue leis and tank tops bearing stars and stripes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
Rooster Jim ducked his head and spoke to his shoe tops.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
