as in tilted
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 tipped
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Gen Z, defined as people aged 18 to 27, tipped more than any other generation, including baby boomers (who are now aged 60-78), across four of the six services measured in a survey by Bankrate.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
No matter that the NBA Finals had just tipped off.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Just as Alice is on the verge of ripping Maggie’s heart out of her chest, Nick arrives — having been tipped off by the Alice at the bar.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Which drivers can be tipped through Thank My Driver feature?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Just before his father reached him, Willie tipped sideways and into the pond, fully clothed.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The deal was always under threat of collapsing from one end or the other—either because the seller had walked away or because the loan-to-value ratio had tipped a cent into the red and the money did.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Most notably, Colorado cornerback and wide receiver sensation Travis Hunter is being highly tipped to be an early pick, while the quarterback duo of Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders – son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders – and Miami’s Cameron Ward are also thought to be top selections.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Gen Z, defined as people aged 18 to 27, tipped more than any other generation, including baby boomers (who are now aged 60-78), across four of the six services measured in a survey by Bankrate.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
No matter that the NBA Finals had just tipped off.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Just as Alice is on the verge of ripping Maggie’s heart out of her chest, Nick arrives — having been tipped off by the Alice at the bar.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Which drivers can be tipped through Thank My Driver feature?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Just before his father reached him, Willie tipped sideways and into the pond, fully clothed.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The deal was always under threat of collapsing from one end or the other—either because the seller had walked away or because the loan-to-value ratio had tipped a cent into the red and the money did.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Most notably, Colorado cornerback and wide receiver sensation Travis Hunter is being highly tipped to be an early pick, while the quarterback duo of Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders – son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders – and Miami’s Cameron Ward are also thought to be top selections.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipped
Adjective
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But its maker insists the movie’s politically pointed portrait of our species’ self-destruction is, ultimately, hopeful.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ronald Rowe took pointed questions from both sides of the aisle about how the agency could have allowed a teen gunman to open fire on Trump, lightly wounding him and killing one of his supporters at a July campaign rally in Butler, Pa.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Same goes for Angelina Jolie, who could have very easily leaned into Callascore for Maria, but remains steadfast in her love of trench coats, black dresses, and pumps.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Moore beat Jackson with an inside release and angled his deep route toward the post.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipped. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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