: on top of
Examples of atop in a Sentence
Preposition
The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Colombian star ups his career count to 25 No. 1s, here’s a recap of the artists with the most rulers since Latin Airplay began in 1994:
Released on PARIS LG/Sony Music Latin, the track also shines with its second week atop on Latin Pop Airplay.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
The black bucket with a purple lid and a spider atop comes filled with 50 Munchkins doughnut holes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Colombian star ups his career count to 25 No. 1s, here’s a recap of the artists with the most rulers since Latin Airplay began in 1994:
Released on PARIS LG/Sony Music Latin, the track also shines with its second week atop on Latin Pop Airplay.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Preposition
In May, Kavan Markwood fell over the railing atop the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall and onto the field at PNC Park late in a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.
—CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atop. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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