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as in advice
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
got some tips from a horticulturist on how to get my violets to bloom
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
investigators are trying to determine whether the investor illegally received a tip that the company's stock was about to plunge
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as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
a customer who always gives his paper carrier a very generous tip at Christmastime
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as in landfill
chiefly British
a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped
you simply cannot dispose of leftover petrol at the tip
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as in to slope
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 tip
Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
An alleged plot to target the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in an attack involving drones and snipers over the weekend was thwarted by the FBI after a teenage suspect's mother tipped off authorities, according to court documents.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Have a story idea or tip in Brooklyn?
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Verb
Chicago passed legislation in 2023 to gradually eliminate the tip credit, a move that would force employers to pay all tipped workers the same standard minimum wage.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
An alleged plot to target the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in an attack involving drones and snipers over the weekend was thwarted by the FBI after a teenage suspect's mother tipped off authorities, according to court documents.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The sumptuous dress featured a scoop neck, a simple silhouette, and a long maxiskirt.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Sheeran took every lesson to heart, and the results continue to pay dividends.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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What makes the underperformance and dividend difficulties surprising is that NCDL at least appears to be a solid operator.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The stand is heavy and sturdy, and the tilt of the table can be adjusted, as can the height.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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There was one in New York's Hudson River, Massachusetts' Housatonic River, and there's also cleanups in Indiana along their PCB landfills.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Oakland residents may schedule free appointments to bring bulky items directly to the landfill at 2615 Davis Street in San Leandro.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Four hours later, the Red Sox reached the end of yet another lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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By the end of the night, Messi would once again pass Mbappé on that all-time scoring list.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 square feet of brilliantly green sloping lawn.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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