as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
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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Recent Examples of tip (off)
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors weren’t the only winners of this year’s NBA tip-off.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Create your new account before the first tip-off to start locking in picks for players like Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson, Wembanyama and Flagg.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The rookie Sanders welcomed fans to Frontwave before Thursday’s tip-off, one year after Lincoln High School graduate Norman Powell did the same.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Christie kept his decision a secret until starting lineups were announced 30 minutes before tip-off.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors weren’t the only winners of this year’s NBA tip-off.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Create your new account before the first tip-off to start locking in picks for players like Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson, Wembanyama and Flagg.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The rookie Sanders welcomed fans to Frontwave before Thursday’s tip-off, one year after Lincoln High School graduate Norman Powell did the same.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
Verb
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Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, told The Minnesota Star Tribune her daughter lived in the Twin Cities with her partner and that the family was notified of her death late Wednesday morning.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The impact of the storm was worsened by clogged waterways in an already flood-prone area, and an apparent lack of understanding of early warnings, Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator for the Philippines Office of Civil Defense told local media.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Students, particularly younger ones, aren’t always apprised of their family’s actual economic and housing situation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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Tracy Zarembinski also followed Richard’s progress on CaringBridge — and kept her son apprised over the next few months.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Then, another cold front is predicted to return this weekend — dropping temperatures back down quite rapidly.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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The world's largest economy weathered the shocks of 2025 better than most pundits predicted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It was widely forecasted that Kendrick Lamar, Clipse and Tyler, the Creator would rack up the most nominations out of the hip-hop community.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Surrounding areas, including Marquette, are forecast to get 3-8 inches of lake-effect snow.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 18th-century painter who prophesied moral dilemmas over progress The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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One day, his dad, Brian (Palin), shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure and alchemy to create Homunculi – magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The action could presage a crackdown in Cuba, based on Rubio’s remarks at today’s press conference.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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In other seasons, that minor miscue would’ve presaged a bitter and deserved ending and another loss to their rivals, who were operating with their backup quarterback Malik Willis after Jordan Love left with a concussion in the second quarter.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Tip (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip%20%28off%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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