as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
be careful because if you tip your cup any more, you'll spill your tea
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Recent Examples of tipped
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
Then came the tipped pass that ended as Beck’s fourth pick of the night.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Over the final three minutes Sunday, quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to take back the lead, and the Buccaneers defense intercepted a tipped pass, which set up Tampa Bay's game-winning field goal as time expired.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
On the next play from scrimmage, Christian Alarcon intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The ball went off his hands, and safety RJ Mickens caught the tipped pass for an interception.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Observations of unabated bleeding and shocklike symptoms tipped off scientists that a dragon bite may cause something more than just tissue damage and blood loss.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
By the time Game 7 tipped off, the outcome felt inevitable.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Professor Tim Lenton from the University of Exeter reminded attendees that almost 85% of the world’s warm-water coral reefs have tipped into irreversible decline.
—Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Dominic James tipped in Charle-Edouard D’Astous’ one-timer from just inside the blue line to tie it at 1 on a power play in the second period.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Three days later, police were tipped off about an active drug house, records show.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The odd behavior tipped off Bowen of the storm to come.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Then came the tipped pass that ended as Beck’s fourth pick of the night.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Over the final three minutes Sunday, quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to take back the lead, and the Buccaneers defense intercepted a tipped pass, which set up Tampa Bay's game-winning field goal as time expired.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
On the next play from scrimmage, Christian Alarcon intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The ball went off his hands, and safety RJ Mickens caught the tipped pass for an interception.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Mourinho is now the man being tipped for a Bernabeu return 13 years on, in arguably even more challenging circumstances.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Observations of unabated bleeding and shocklike symptoms tipped off scientists that a dragon bite may cause something more than just tissue damage and blood loss.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
By the time Game 7 tipped off, the outcome felt inevitable.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Professor Tim Lenton from the University of Exeter reminded attendees that almost 85% of the world’s warm-water coral reefs have tipped into irreversible decline.
—Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Dominic James tipped in Charle-Edouard D’Astous’ one-timer from just inside the blue line to tie it at 1 on a power play in the second period.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Three days later, police were tipped off about an active drug house, records show.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Flagg and Knueppel traded places as betting favorites during the season, but Flagg’s 96-point outburst over two games on the second-to-last weekend might have tipped the scales.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The odd behavior tipped off Bowen of the storm to come.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipped
Adjective
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The heels feature an ultra-sharp pointed toe and a padded insole.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
Verb
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That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The water will either puddle on top or run off if the site is sloped.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its right legs leaned so severely that the whole top sloped.—
Noz Nozawa,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So, Brown leaned harder into OG Anunoby, who finished with 24 points and five rebounds, at center, choosing that look over Sochan.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Investors have leaned into optimism about an end to hostilities, but the swift rally also underscores the significance of the global AI rally.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In contrast, OpenAI’s attorney suggested Musk, who helped create and fund the company, angled early for total control of OpenAI as Altman pushed back to ensure the powerful tech was not dominated by just one person.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Video of the pursuit broadcast on KTLA showed the bear running around the neighborhood as residents kept their distance and park rangers angled for a shot.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipped. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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