as in recommendations
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 bonuses
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
gave our waiter an extra large tip for such fantastic service
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as in dividends
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 dumps
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 slopes
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 tips
Max Berlinger, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Here are a few tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help you get started.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There are many practical tips and products that target the smell.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
It can also be used from roots to tips.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Speaking in a new interview with Today, published Wednesday, May 27, Michigan resident Betty Morris, who turned 101 on May 13 and still drives and swims daily, revealed her top four tips for longevity.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Also, tips for buying, storing, and enjoying this delicacy at home.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Here are the five women collecting the biggest checks when the season tips off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle tips the scales at just under 247 lb (112 kg), of which 64 pounds (29 kg) is from the battery alone.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The Magic will get two days to rest before Game 2 at Detroit, which tips off Wednesday night on ESPN.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Here are a few tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help you get started.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There are many practical tips and products that target the smell.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
It can also be used from roots to tips.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Speaking in a new interview with Today, published Wednesday, May 27, Michigan resident Betty Morris, who turned 101 on May 13 and still drives and swims daily, revealed her top four tips for longevity.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Also, tips for buying, storing, and enjoying this delicacy at home.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Verb
The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Here are the five women collecting the biggest checks when the season tips off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle tips the scales at just under 247 lb (112 kg), of which 64 pounds (29 kg) is from the battery alone.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The Magic will get two days to rest before Game 2 at Detroit, which tips off Wednesday night on ESPN.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
Noun
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The commission will review all comments, appraisals, and the state lands report, and make recommendations to the City Council on programs that should be considered.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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This approach targets the final decision moment of the consumer journey, creating a customized experience that replaces generalized recommendations and guesswork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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France, Germany, Australia, Spain, and the UK have each stood up dedicated funds, some with bonuses specifically for American applicants.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Paz has offered bonuses to teachers and reached agreements with some protesting miners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The country’s Non-Domicile Regime lets new residents avoid paying tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Is technology intrinsically bad, or can it be harnessed for progressive ends?—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The report concluded that a mere $1,000 hike in the annual cost of living would leave another 3 million households unable to make ends meet.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Some fruits and vegetables are so special they’re treated like rare seasonal gifts, including figs from trees grown from cuttings brought from Greece by Grow + Gather’s founder, George Gastis, passed down through generations of his family.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His final Cup Series season would have been a true farewell tour — a last chance at his elusive Daytona 500, last visit to each racetrack as a Cup driver, gifts from each racetrack and tributes such as grandstands named in his honor.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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