: the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball
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Noun (1)
the retreat of the island's wildlife to higher ground was a tip-off that a tsunami was about to strike
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With Game 1 set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday (June 5), fans don’t have much time to ride Jay’s seven-figure bet on Fanatics or their sportsbook of choice this postseason, but plenty of fans were hyped to see the Brooklyn rap deity get in on the gambling action.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
During the game, the court design accompanying t-shirt sold out before tip-off and is still sold out on Playa Society’s website.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Towns’ status was officially announced about a half hour before Thursday night’s tip-off.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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With tip-off just around the corner, keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Finals with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With Game 1 set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday (June 5), fans don’t have much time to ride Jay’s seven-figure bet on Fanatics or their sportsbook of choice this postseason, but plenty of fans were hyped to see the Brooklyn rap deity get in on the gambling action.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
During the game, the court design accompanying t-shirt sold out before tip-off and is still sold out on Playa Society’s website.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Towns’ status was officially announced about a half hour before Thursday night’s tip-off.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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