as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a manager whose arrogance was overtopped only by his ineptitude
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Recent Examples of overtop
Floodwaters overtopped the 124-foot tall Lake Lure hydroelectric dam today, forcing evacuations from the inundation zone downstream.
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NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Floodwaters overtopped a nearby dam and poured into the valley on his property near Cashton.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
For her part, Meghan Markle continued her quiet luxury style streak, wearing linen trousers, a short-sleeve knit sweater in a shade of mocha and a striped cream and mocha sweater overtop her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
In extreme cases, water can overtop dams, causing a risk of failure.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Floodwaters overtopped a nearby dam and poured into the valley on his property near Cashton.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
For her part, Meghan Markle continued her quiet luxury style streak, wearing linen trousers, a short-sleeve knit sweater in a shade of mocha and a striped cream and mocha sweater overtop her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
In extreme cases, water can overtop dams, causing a risk of failure.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overtop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtop
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Traditional taxis cost less than half that, but the journey can exceed 90 minutes in traffic.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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As of Wednesday, the campaign exceeded its goal, raising $50.1 million — marking the largest fundraising effort in the CSO’s 93-year history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Hog dog wrapped in bacon and topped with pinto beans, onions, jalapeno salsa and tomatoes, as shared by Serious Eats What is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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To top it off, the yacht serves Boat Boxes with food prepared by Rose himself.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Students’ possession of drugs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools last school year surpassed even the 10-year high reached in 2022-23, according to state data released earlier this year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Related Articles The country surpassed its ambitious visitor target for 2030, seven years ahead of schedule, coinciding with Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global arts and culture destination.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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This media cycle was ultimately eclipsed, less than a month later, by the election of Donald Trump as President—another figure who was known for his savvy use of social media, and who, like Kardashian, was seen as famous for being famous.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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But Reubens says their relationship eclipsed his sense of self and ambitions, and that was a threat too great to bear.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Obviously being able to better more precisely diagnose conditions and to test samples at a genetic level represents advancement in science and an improvement in our understanding of our own body.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
26 May 2025
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Williams is looking to better her 2024 bests of 4:40.29 and 9:57.11.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Overtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtop. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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