: one who gives or sells tips especially for gambling or speculation
Examples of tipster in a Sentence
An anonymous tipster reported the crime.
Recent Examples on the Web
The anonymous tipster who first alerted Gup to the bunker’s existence has never been publicly identified.
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Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Information leading to an arrest and conviction may make tipsters eligible for a reward.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
To piece together Pierson's crimes and capture, The Courier Journal sifted through court files and transcripts and traveled to Arkansas and Oklahoma to interview agents, prosecutors and the surprising tipster who exposed Pierson's scheme.
—The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
The tipster was not a person of interest in the case, authorities said.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
Hotline calls can be made anonymously, and tipsters may receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2024
One Friday, two policemen arrived at her family home and asked her to go to the police station – an anonymous tipster had accused her of gang membership.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
One tipster was a relative who said Kumer had posted photos and video from the Capitol on his Facebook page but took them down a few days later.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024
Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Information leading to an arrest and conviction may make tipsters eligible for a reward.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
To piece together Pierson's crimes and capture, The Courier Journal sifted through court files and transcripts and traveled to Arkansas and Oklahoma to interview agents, prosecutors and the surprising tipster who exposed Pierson's scheme.
—The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
The tipster was not a person of interest in the case, authorities said.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
Hotline calls can be made anonymously, and tipsters may receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2024
One Friday, two policemen arrived at her family home and asked her to go to the police station – an anonymous tipster had accused her of gang membership.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
One tipster was a relative who said Kumer had posted photos and video from the Capitol on his Facebook page but took them down a few days later.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Tipster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tipster. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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tipster
noun
tip·ster
ˈtip-stər 
: one who provides a tip to the police
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