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verb

past tense of tip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tipped
Adjective
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 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
Verb
When the device first appeared on the rumor mill, it was tipped for a potential 2025 arrival, before slipping to spring 2026. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Bennett’s deep pass for Adams along the left sideline was tipped by new cornerback Jaylen Watson and intercepted by safety Kamren Kinchens. Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 A throw across the middle to Jacob Cowing was tipped twice by defenders and eventually intercepted by linebacker Jalen Graham. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The Jayhawk legend drove to the basket and missed a floater but tipped in his own miss to push the KU team over the 83-point target score and send Link Arena into delirium. Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Nandy was widely tipped to be reshuffled into a new role by Burnham. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 July 2026 In the meantime, Outkick alleges that ESPN then tipped off The Athletic, which broke the story. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Current Home Secretary Shabhana Mahmood has reportedly emerged as the front-runner for Chancellor in recent days, ahead of Ed Miliband, who currently serves as the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero and was previously tipped for the role. Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026 The large double flowers have a tropical appearance, with forward curving purple petals tipped in lime green. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipped
Adjective
  • There’s something about a pointed-toe flat that instantly elevates an outfit.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dress it up with block heels or slingback pointed-toe pumps or wear it during the day with a pair of classic ballet flats.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For now, though, the policy mood has clearly tilted toward higher short‑term rates.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • In the footage, the track ahead of the ride vehicles appeared to be split apart, with the rider’s cart on the multi-car coaster train tilted sideways.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Ultimately, the 11 year mark gave the whiskey enough variation compared to existing Stranahan’s offerings and leaned into the influence of high-elevation aging.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Craig leaned forward and put his left hand into it, up to the wrist.
    Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • These are angled at 71 degrees when deployed, which happens automatically at 71 mph.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Commanders, the franchise that Brandon Aiyuk has unsuccessfully angled to join since walking out on the 49ers last season.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

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“Tipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipped. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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