on top of
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In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .
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In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]
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Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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After a mere 20 minutes on top of the world, he began picking his way down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
It comes on top of measures worth €250m which were announced almost three weeks ago.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Identification sits on top of detection: AI classification systems that distinguish a commercial delivery drone from a weaponized one in real time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
“We cover what is happening within our community, and now more than ever, we are on top of our community’s stories.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
She placed the lighter on top of my dresser.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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