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)
Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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
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Verb
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
Paycom Center was rocking during the player introductions and the raucous frenzy continued after tip-off as the Thunder got off to a hot start from the outset.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
Noun
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The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Russian forces may soon be able to launch 1,000 to 2,000 drones per day, according to recent warnings issued by the Institute for the Study of War think tank and German Maj. Gen. Christian Freuding.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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According to Connecticut State Police, state troopers from Troop E – Montville responded to the crash shortly after 8:30 a.m. Police said no injuries were reported and that CT Airport Authority, DEEP, and the FAA have been notified and the scene remains active.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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But after four years of an inactive voter neither casting a ballot nor notifying the elections office, they are purged from the voter rolls, Hays said.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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But in April, as dozens of her colleagues would soon find out for themselves, the UT Office of Sponsored Projects informed her the project was among several the federal government had terminated.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Locally sourced ingredients inform monthly specials that benefit local charities.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 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
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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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Markets and many Fed officials are predicting two rate cuts this year, lots of uncertainty for investors and financial firms, construction firms, and consumers who would like to see lower borrowing rates.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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What does the Old Farmer's Almanac predict for fall in Michigan?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Port Arthur-Beaumont area is forecast to receive the most in the state at 2.15 to 2.5 inches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The storms are forecast to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 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
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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 8 Aug. 2025.
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