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verb

past tense of tip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tipped
Adjective
First, Wheaton North’s Johnny Clayton intercepted a tipped pass, but the offense couldn’t move the ball, and the subsequent punt was blocked by Clark Jensen. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 At the moment, the state of Florida minimum hourly wage stands at $14 an hour for non-tipped employees. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Those who do appreciate that they are allowed to use them to help cover a wide variety of costs, whether that’s paying non-tipped staff like cooks and managers, buying raw materials or tackling health care premiums and credit card fees. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 Under state law, businesses are not allowed to retain proceeds from service fees charged to customers to cover operating costs or supplement wages for non-tipped staff, the Attorney General’s office said. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass. — Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025 Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 Nix started the fourth quarter finishing an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that led to a Tony Franklin touchdown on a tipped pass. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Brazilian managed to recover and continue until the end, but the blow ultimately tipped the fight in Van’s favor. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 But Strand’s first pass was then tipped, intercepted and returned for a touchdown by Lloyd as the Panthers took a 34-3 lead. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Backed up at their own 10, the Lions went three-and-out and were forced to punt after Goff had two passes tipped by Deone Walker, and Gibbs was stopped for no gain. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Backed up at their 10, the Lions went three-and-out and forced to punt after Goff had two passes tipped by Deone Walker, and Gibbs was stopped for no gain. — John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2026 Sandoval walked the next two batters and Seager's high popup tipped off the extended glove of shortstop Trevor Story in short left as the Rangers extended the lead to 4-0. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 The rivalry started to turn one sided after Manning left and really tipped with the arrival of Nick Saban at LSU in 2000, followed by Les Miles. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Three plays later, Love’s pass was tipped by Blake Cashman and intercepted by James Pierre, who returned it to the Packers’ 14-yard line. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipped
Adjective
  • Gold was also the color scheme for the Danish royal’s slingback pointed-toe pumps.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Investors and insurers are starting to ask developers more pointed questions about the buildings’ physical integrity and siting, Peiser said, and asking for better forecasts about future climate exposure.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But recent style shifts have tilted many other stock market benchmarks heavily toward tech as well.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Flora is the brightest pitching hope for a Giants farm system that now ranks among the best in the industry, yet remains heavily tilted toward position players.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most ground is sloped and covered in loose gravel or ankle-twisting stones.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Halas leaned into the new job with zeal, using his earlier barnstorming connections to both recruit and coach players, while organizing a makeshift league called the American Professional Football Association.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Behind her, a shotski — a prop for communal shot-taking popular on college campuses — leaned against a wall in the corner.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When play resumed, Pettaway busted through Bowling Green's kick coverage, angled toward the right sideline and picked up a key block from Dominic Overby on his way to a 100-yard touchdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The young star keeps her arms locked and angled away from her torso (think Weapons) to prevent her limbs from sticking to her wardrobe.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Tipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipped. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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