Synonyms of tipping

tipping 1 of 2

adjective

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side

a boat tipping under the weight of a lopsided load

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilted
• uneven
• crooked
• oblique
• skewed
• slanting
• lopsided
• slanted
• listing
• pitched
• out of plumb
• awry
• askew
• crazy
• cockeyed
• slantwise
• aslant
• atilt
• off-kilter
• distorted
• asymmetrical
• cock-a-hoop
• unbalanced
• unsymmetrical
• disordered
• contorted
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straight
• even
• uniform
• regular
• orderly
• balanced
• ordered
• symmetrical

tipping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of tip

as in tilting

to set or cause to be at an angle

be careful because if you tip your cup any more, you'll spill your tea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilting
• sloping
• leaning
• angling
• inclining
• cocking
• slanting
• pitching
• listing
• canting
• heeling
• bending
• banking
• deviating
• retreating
• descending
• veering
• reclining
• declining
• swerving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evening
• straightening
• flattening
• leveling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tipping

Adjective

It’s crafted of sturdy wood and comes with anti-tipping hardware and soft-close hinges. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025

Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger. — Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025

Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025

Verb

Both of them are masterful big-buck killers and have some tricks for tipping the odds slightly in their favor. — Scott Einsmann, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tried to thread the needle, emphasizing that inflation still must fall without tipping his hand on where rates would go in the future. — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Over the past month the company’s share price has sagged by 10% with most investment banks tipping a continuation of the decline. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Pets and other animals accidentally start hundreds of home fires each year, often by knocking over candles, tipping space heaters or bumping stove knobs. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

But when asked if adding a hitter is a priority in relation to Judge and the Yankees’ offensive struggles, Cashman, uninterested in tipping his hand, spoke in generalities. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

But media trends may still be tipping algorithms in China’s favor. — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

While cash is preferred by many technicians, tipping in other forms is acceptable if the option exists. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland made some crucial saves, including tipping Amad’s late free kick over the bar. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 July 2026