: 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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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
But a single reference to modern technology might be the only obvious tip-off to newbies that this isn’t strictly a 1940s text.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury two hours before tip-off on Wednesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Friday's news includes Tennessee redistricting and the tip-off of the 2026 WNBA season.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Noun
DeMarco said Sabally would warm up before tip-off and was a game-time decision for the matchup.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
But a single reference to modern technology might be the only obvious tip-off to newbies that this isn’t strictly a 1940s text.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury two hours before tip-off on Wednesday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Friday's news includes Tennessee redistricting and the tip-off of the 2026 WNBA season.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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