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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
Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 8 July 2025
This advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Orlando tips off Las Vegas Summer League on July 10 against Sacramento (7:30 p.m., NBA TV), the league announced.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The results included a step-by-step guide for hospital leaders to improve systems to support their employees, as well as tips and suggested language for leaders to discuss well-being and for workers to advocate for better policies.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 8 July 2025
This advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Verb
Back at the station, Woo-seok complains his way into getting his phone back and manages to run away with it for just long enough to tip Jun-ho off.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Orlando tips off Las Vegas Summer League on July 10 against Sacramento (7:30 p.m., NBA TV), the league announced.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
Verb
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All three moving averages are sloping higher, confirming that price is in a fairly consistent uptrend.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The fairway slopes to assist in moving the ball toward the green, which sits dramatically high above the surrounding land.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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This charming pagoda-style umbrella offers UPF 50 protection for scorching summer days, is easily adjustable, and even tilts.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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The fan features a 120-degree oscillating head, which can also be tilted 120 degrees vertically, and is connected to a stand that extends up to 40 inches (or 3.3 feet).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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With a pull-on waistband, angled side pockets, and breezy cotton fabric, these ones are ready and waiting for all my summer adventures.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Moreover, the Taliban has angled for the recognition of another former adversary: the United States.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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