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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Recently, the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its plans to reorganize the State Department.—
Olivia Enos,
National Review,
16 June 2025
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The 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek actor filed a request for an emergency custody order modification, accusing Turner-Smith of enrolling Juno in a school without notifying him.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The warning was issued at 11:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:46 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
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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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
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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Be a visible change leader and steadying force, keeping employees regularly apprised.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Ig Nobel apprised The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 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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Breckenridge, where temperatures are forecast to hit 81 degrees.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
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 30 Jun. 2025.
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