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)
Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The Lakers upgraded Reaves to available an hour before tip-off of Game 5, setting him up to return as the Lakers try to clinch the best-of-seven first-round playoff series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
More coverage to come this week ahead of WNBA season tip-off.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The Lakers upgraded Reaves to available an hour before tip-off of Game 5, setting him up to return as the Lakers try to clinch the best-of-seven first-round playoff series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
Verb
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Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the person who died after next of kin have been notified.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Lavrov highlighted the warning to Rubio during Monday's call, the Russian foreign ministry said.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The vibe is more relaxed while still being acutely supportive and informed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The routines that informed the self are gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple 49ers, however, frowned during February’s Pro Bowl preparations when apprised of the 49ers’ potential Australia and Mexico trips.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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The War Powers Resolution of 1973, passed into law in the wake of the Vietnam War, includes several provisions aimed at keeping the president's military powers somewhat in check and Congress apprised of the president's military actions.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Higher education experts predict fiercer competition among colleges trying to attract students from a smaller cohort, as well as potential enrollment declines that could rock an institution’s bottom line.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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But far from hurting retail sales, Lottery officials at the time of the Legislature’s approval predicted potential benefits for brick-and-mortar outlets.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Earlier this year, the central bank had forecast one interest rate cut in 2026, a prediction that economists now say is growing less likely given the jump in fuel costs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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High temperatures are forecast in the upper 70s to mid 80s Friday and through the weekend, the weather service says.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In the Bible the Antichrist is a figure prophesied to oppose Jesus Christ and substitute himself as a false savior before the Second Coming.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hall was raised in large part by a single mother—who, perhaps prophesying her son’s eventual vocation in Hollywood, was named Annie Hall.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hutchinson also described a family history of mental health struggles that presaged his own decline at UC Davis in the months before the killings.—
Darrell Smith
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Andy Cohen was lost to the wormhole, presaging more losses to come.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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“Tip (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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