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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The maps took five Democratic and tip them in the Republicans' favor.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
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Noun
But stone vamp queens are only the tip of Anne Rice’s freaky vampire iceberg.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
Verb
Additional costs include meals on your own, souvenirs and tipping your tour guides.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The maps took five Democratic and tip them in the Republicans' favor.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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No matter the fruit, be sure to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The unfussy style features a sleek silhouette, complete with a scoop neckline and a moderate-coverage bottom.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the memory chip workers will receive more than $400,000 bonuses under the terms of the existing agreement.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The Greatest Coming-of-Age Novels Read a book from the bonus list to earn an extra entry into the prize raffle!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The company recently announced a dividend of about 53 cents per share, payable on June 29.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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The country’s Non-Domicile Regime lets new residents avoid paying tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Earth’s tilt and orbit create seasons with wildly shifting temperatures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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The ultrawide profile is immersive and well-designed, with a sturdy stand a height and tilt-adjustable base.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
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But because of the landfill, all the digging had to be monitored, said Wes Janssen.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Waste Management of Illinois is looking to build a 31,000-square-foot transfer facility and a 3,500-square-foot recycling center just south of the existing landfill, which is expected to close in the next few years.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The loss wasn’t for a lack of firepower on the Giants’ end as Casey Schmitt, Eric Haase and Willy Adames all homered, the fifth time this year that San Francisco has hit three homers in a single game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Small steps were made, but dissatisfaction set in towards the end — and a golden chance went begging.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Its large tower house was typical of fortifications built between the 15th and 17th centuries, with 18-foot-thick walls that slope inward for stability and defense.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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