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
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip-offs
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Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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More hot days ahead The National Weather Service issues heat warnings when the heat index – a measure that combines temperature and humidity – is expected to reach at least 105 degrees for two hours or more.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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