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)
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Given a head start, contestants have to survive for 30 days, checking in every 24 hours and pursued by five armed and deadly hunters who are never short of tip-offs from the public.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The Gophers men’s basketball team wasn’t groggy for its Saturday morning tip-off against Alcorn State at Williams Arena.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Their tip-off was Bret doing drive-bys while Mayci and Mikayla were at Jessi’s, and Demi texting them right after to gossip.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Given a head start, contestants have to survive for 30 days, checking in every 24 hours and pursued by five armed and deadly hunters who are never short of tip-offs from the public.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The Gophers men’s basketball team wasn’t groggy for its Saturday morning tip-off against Alcorn State at Williams Arena.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 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
Noun
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The warning is for Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Fresno area, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley and Southeast San Joaquin Valley.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Times revealed last January that west Altadena never received evacuation warnings, and orders to evacuate came hours after flames and smoke threatened the community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several speakers said their concern was less about state law itself and more about communication, questioning whether parents would be informed when their child seeks services.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sources close to Cangé, who was promoted to his job without going through the normal police leadership channels, claim that he was informed by his supporters on the presidential council that the summons had been canceled.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The study by Diversified Energy Specialists predicts that smaller fuel dealers will be negatively affected by the policy more than larger companies.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention, Pinterest predicts cool blue will be the new millennial pink (Sabrina Carpenter’s already commandeered the shade on and off stage, with Hailey Bieber closely following in some of her streetwear looks).—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The latest auroral activity is due to a recent solar flare and could intensify if faster solar winds arrive as forecasted.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Taiwan Semiconductor rallied more than 5% after reporting strong fourth quarter results and forecasting higher captial spending.—
Paulina Likos,Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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 22 Jan. 2026.
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