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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
Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The lounger tips back from 33.8 to 38.2 inches at its furthest, and the footrests automatically extend out to 19.7 inches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 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
One diner tipped $5, another $1 and two left no tip.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The lounger tips back from 33.8 to 38.2 inches at its furthest, and the footrests automatically extend out to 19.7 inches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
Verb
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Think smooth shores sloping gently into calm waves and views framed by palm trees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Price was making lower lows and lower highs, the moving averages were all sloping downwards, the RSI was consistently below 50, and the relative strength was in a confirmed downtrend.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
10 July 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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Defaulting to protein tilts the odds in your favor.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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