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)
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
But on their home court, this is what many expected as the series heads back to Indiana on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. tip-off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
With tip-off just around the corner, keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Finals with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With Game 1 set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday (June 5), fans don’t have much time to ride Jay’s seven-figure bet on Fanatics or their sportsbook of choice this postseason, but plenty of fans were hyped to see the Brooklyn rap deity get in on the gambling action.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Click here to claim the new member offer and get either $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 first bet safety net ahead of tip-off of tonight's game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
But on their home court, this is what many expected as the series heads back to Indiana on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. tip-off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
With tip-off just around the corner, keep reading to find out how to watch the NBA Finals with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to games.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With Game 1 set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday (June 5), fans don’t have much time to ride Jay’s seven-figure bet on Fanatics or their sportsbook of choice this postseason, but plenty of fans were hyped to see the Brooklyn rap deity get in on the gambling action.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
Verb
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Employees affected by the central office actions were notified Friday, officials said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The War Powers Act of 1973 requires a president to notify Congress within 48 hours of military action if there is no declaration of war.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Ear wax may provide an unexpected early warning of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Applicable to refund claims, the variance doctrine provides that taxpayers must fully apprise the IRS of each ground for refund prior to filing a lawsuit.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Be a visible change leader and steadying force, keeping employees regularly apprised.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Research and advisory firm Gartner predicted in February that by 2027, the average prices of application programming interfaces for genAI will fall to less than 1% of the current average price for the same technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Hentschel also predicted fewer new apartments will get built and that demand for commercial warehouse space will increase, pushing up rents.—
Jeff Collins,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The notice is put into effect when the heat index is forecast at above 95 degrees for three or more days in a row.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Erick was forecast to reach major hurricane strength late Wednesday near the coast and is then expected to move inland.—
Luis Alberto Cruz,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Or how, in the U.S., my mother sought refuge in Dami Mission, a doomsday cult that prophesied a mass rapture to heaven.—
Esther Lin,
Time,
12 June 2025
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Wright’s childhood nursery was decorated with engravings of English cathedrals In his autobiography, Wright discusses how his mother prophesied his future as an architect, decorating his nursery with buildings to encourage this development.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Yet the Foundling’s system was entirely presaged on the idea that some people’s origins need to be concealed.—
Time,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Those wins usually presage a best picture victory, especially because the producers guild uses a preferential ballot similar to the Academy’s.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Tip (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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