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)
Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The outlet also reported that Bell had eventually been located by a drone search after a tip-off.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 June 2025
The two officials took that as another tip-off that the request was intended to affect Peters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
That’s the big question going into Game 6, and there probably won’t be an answer until a few hours before the 8:40 p.m. Eastern tip-off time on Thursday night.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Verb
These snakes, requiring special permits for transport, were discovered during a body search after a tip-off about the man’s activities.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The outlet also reported that Bell had eventually been located by a drone search after a tip-off.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 June 2025
The two officials took that as another tip-off that the request was intended to affect Peters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
That’s the big question going into Game 6, and there probably won’t be an answer until a few hours before the 8:40 p.m. Eastern tip-off time on Thursday night.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
Noun
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The impact of this early warning was, by all accounts, extraordinary.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The warning is for Greene, Lenoir and Pitt counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Deputies notified the Florida Department of Children and Families, and the children were turned over to a family member, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Digital message boards, construction barrels, barricades and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures and detour routes, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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She's also led initiatives within Cincinnati Preschool Promise like Preschool Chats, Coffee & Conversations and newsletters informing providers and parents of all the inner workings of the group.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Most of the cases presented took place during the 80s and 90s in Korea, before the internet, streaming video, and mobile devices kept us so apprised of manmade horrors being perpetrated on the other side of the world.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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This data turns us all into numerical grist for the mathematical mill, allowing the powers that be to predict, optimize, and profit with unprecedented scale and success.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some have predicted that the feud between Massie and Trump could devolve into a costly intra-party civil war for Republicans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Similar auroral activity is expected Friday night and early Saturday morning as minor geomagnetic storms are forecast, with a maximum Kp index of five forecast, according to NOAA’s three-day outlook.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After more potential storms during the day on Aug. 8, the skies are forecast to be mostly clear for most of the state, including for Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, and Racine What are tips for watching the northern lights?—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Let the great battle between the Reagans and the Silvers commence as prophesied.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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While Cassandras prophesied destabilization of the Middle East, the expansion of the accords could lead to a less radical and more stable political environment and increased energy availability worldwide.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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As a strong scatter market nearly always presages a robust upfront bazaar, Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy noted during last week’s earnings Q&A.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2025
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While SpaceX lost the upper stage of its colossal Starship spacecraft during its seventh flight test, the mishap is typical of leading-edge experiments in rocketry presaging a spaceflight revolution, says a leading American space scholar.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Tip (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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