as in warnings
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-offs
There are also the mini dance parties that happen just before game tip-offs, and former UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos-Field taught the team choreography in 2024.
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Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
This is one of the most obvious tip-offs.
—Jessica Pellien, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Maitlis also added that part of the tip-offs suggested King Charles was expected to be seen arriving at Royal Lodge, a move that would underline the monarch taking control of the situation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Very few English clubs did in those days; even most of the bigger sides relied primarily on agent tip-offs or media coverage to alert them to exciting talents elsewhere in Europe.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Expect those to be flexed to big-boy CBS or Fox with late-morning or early-afternoon tip-offs ahead of NFL games.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Her exact shoes were the Ugg Coquette Slippers — the chestnut color and lugged soles are typical tip-offs of the brand.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
This is one of the most obvious tip-offs.
—Jessica Pellien, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Maitlis also added that part of the tip-offs suggested King Charles was expected to be seen arriving at Royal Lodge, a move that would underline the monarch taking control of the situation.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Very few English clubs did in those days; even most of the bigger sides relied primarily on agent tip-offs or media coverage to alert them to exciting talents elsewhere in Europe.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Expect those to be flexed to big-boy CBS or Fox with late-morning or early-afternoon tip-offs ahead of NFL games.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Her exact shoes were the Ugg Coquette Slippers — the chestnut color and lugged soles are typical tip-offs of the brand.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip-offs
Noun
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Despite those warnings, the lawsuit claims Illinois State University continued the practice.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And that was supposed to be one of the Game 2 warnings.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tip-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip-offs. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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