as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a boat tipping under the weight of a lopsided load
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as in tilting
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 tipping
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger.
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Alexandra A Phillips,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Brad Leone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
But in recent years, tipping fatigue has crept in across restaurants, coffee shops and other venues, especially those that use self-checkout screens.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, claimed Rozier solicited and accepted a $100,000 bribe in exchange for tipping off a group of bettors about his plan to leave a game early because of an injury.
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Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Sometimes, however, distractions are an iceberg tipping off truth below the surface.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
No jousting with the bus-tipping crowds of Costa Rica.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Beyond the time of year, there are other factors that might warrant tipping your lawn care crew.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Design is modern and clean-lined—muted tones, patterned wallpaper, and enough art and lighting drama to feel fun without tipping into theme.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
No more tipping the scale to keep older officials in power.
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Mary Ellen Klas,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Adjective
It’s crafted of sturdy wood and comes with anti-tipping hardware and soft-close hinges.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger.
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Alexandra A Phillips,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Here, fresh pineapple brings brightness and natural acidity, while a combination of cream of coconut and coconut milk delivers bold coconut flavor without tipping the drink into candy-sweet territory.
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Brad Leone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
But in recent years, tipping fatigue has crept in across restaurants, coffee shops and other venues, especially those that use self-checkout screens.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, claimed Rozier solicited and accepted a $100,000 bribe in exchange for tipping off a group of bettors about his plan to leave a game early because of an injury.
—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Sometimes, however, distractions are an iceberg tipping off truth below the surface.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
No jousting with the bus-tipping crowds of Costa Rica.
—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Beyond the time of year, there are other factors that might warrant tipping your lawn care crew.
—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Design is modern and clean-lined—muted tones, patterned wallpaper, and enough art and lighting drama to feel fun without tipping into theme.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
No more tipping the scale to keep older officials in power.
—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping
Adjective
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
Adjective
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
Verb
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The road wound upwards, past a sloping graveyard and cedar trees.
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This one from Arhaus is currently over $1,000 off, with sloping arms for all-day comfort.
Adjective
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
Verb
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He is cut from the same broad political cloth as Starmer, though he is viewed as more left-leaning than Starmer.
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Video obtained by the outlet showed Stewart leaning over during the concert before staff brought out the oxygen tank.
Adjective
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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