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as in advice
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
got some tips from a horticulturist on how to get my violets to bloom
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
investigators are trying to determine whether the investor illegally received a tip that the company's stock was about to plunge
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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
a customer who always gives his paper carrier a very generous tip at Christmastime
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as in landfill
chiefly British
a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped
you simply cannot dispose of leftover petrol at the tip
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
be careful because if you tip your cup any more, you'll spill your tea
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Recent Examples of tip
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
Here are some tips Sarkis says rejection therapy works best when done safely and intentionally.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
What's next: In a new tournament format, the All-Star Game tips off at 8pm in San Francisco on Feb. 16.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
Here are some tips Sarkis says rejection therapy works best when done safely and intentionally.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
During the campaign, NPR heard from undecided voters — some who did not want to provide their full names, citing security concerns — about how grocery prices, the lack of affordable housing and high interest rates had them on the fence and potentially tipping toward Trump.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
What's next: In a new tournament format, the All-Star Game tips off at 8pm in San Francisco on Feb. 16.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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The daily chart of KO shows a clear bullish momentum divergence using the price lows in November 2024 and January 2025, as the RSI is sloping higher during this period.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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But a rear viewing angle reveals the massive rear wing creating that illusion, which sits well off the sloping line of the rear roof and glass.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Millennium Partners Los Angeles is the local arm of New York developer Millennium Partners, which is known for building large-scale projects such as Millennium Tower in San Francisco, a luxury condo skyscraper that experienced sinking and tilting, prompting lawsuits from condo owners.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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This is because the moon's orbit is tilted about five degrees relative to Earth's path around the sun, which means the sun, Earth and moon won't line up perfectly this time.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hopkins is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, and there are likely to be many teams that will be angling to bring him in.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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