: 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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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Their tip-off was Bret doing drive-bys while Mayci and Mikayla were at Jessi’s, and Demi texting them right after to gossip.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Given a head start, contestants have to survive for 30 days, checking in every 24 hours and pursued by five armed and deadly hunters who are never short of tip-offs from the public.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Worldcenter is inviting fans at the Kaseya Center to pop over the fence for some brews and bites and other deals before tip-off or after the game.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
Their tip-off was Bret doing drive-bys while Mayci and Mikayla were at Jessi’s, and Demi texting them right after to gossip.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Given a head start, contestants have to survive for 30 days, checking in every 24 hours and pursued by five armed and deadly hunters who are never short of tip-offs from the public.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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