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noun (1)

Definition of tipnext
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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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2
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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tip

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noun (2)

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as in bonus
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due gave our waiter an extra large tip for such fantastic service

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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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tip

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noun (3)

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as in tilt
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle she didn't say anything but just acknowledged our presence with a tip of her head

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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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tip

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noun (4)

as in end
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the tip of a knitting needle

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tip

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verb

ˈtip How to pronounce tip (audio)
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tip
Noun
But cold outbreaks like this one will become more common as the Northern Hemisphere tips into the darker half of the year. — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2026 Here in Ceuta, located on the northern tip of North Africa, the sense of urgency is shared by everyone. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
An off-duty law enforcement officer had tipped off Lam that authorities were on their way to arrest him, the indictment says. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Yet few would have tipped Alpine, a team currently sixth in the constructors’ championship, to defeat the might of Mercedes and McLaren — another Mercedes engine customer — courtesy of Gasly. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
  1. advice
  2. scoop
  3. bonus
  4. dividend
  5. tilt
  6. landfill
  7. end
  8. slope
Noun
  • Mendonca recently unsealed federal police documents that showed that Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro frequently sought de Moraes' legal advice before his arrest.
    — MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Much of the best advice seems to come back to good communication, a message shared with Matthew by Nicholas, as well as Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Then, in the eighth, Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman made a nice scoop of a Javier Sanoja grounder for the third out, preventing Esteury Ruiz from scoring.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The ice scoop holder had residue and buildup; holder and scoop were cleaned.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.
    — Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • At a time when Americans are ranking cost of living as a top concern ahead of the November contests, the president's comments echo a promise that people would receive $2,000 tariff dividend checks in late 2025.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • An immediate rematch with the team that dogwalked them out of the Super Bowl provides ample opportunity, provided the offensive line shuffle shows dividends.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Its custom racetrack woofer drives deeper bass with minimal distortion, while the angled 20-degree acoustic tilt directs audio right to your ears.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Afterward, Eddings told reporters that a Colorado batter had flagged the hat tilt.
    — Steve Berman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • At full utilization, the site is expected to process as much as 300 metric tons of mixed municipal waste per day and divert 80 percent of the city’s waste from landfill.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Approximately 65% of plastic gets used for less than a month, yet will take anywhere from a century to a millennium to biodegrade, while approximately 80% of plastic lies in landfills or open spaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of landfill
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Underwood went 12-of-22 passing for 170 yards and gifted Western Michigan 3 points at the end of the first half.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of end
Verb
  • In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Though pictured largely unfurnished, the area looks well-proportioned, with room for a sofa and a coffee table, plus an entertainment center, even if those trademark sloping walls might make installing some furniture a little awkward.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of slope

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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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