as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a boat tipping under the weight of a lopsided load
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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
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Recent Examples of tipping
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
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With the season tipping off in less than a week, here’s a look at Davidson’s 2025-26 strengths and storylines.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Jones was accused of tipping off associates to the injury status of LeBron James and Anthony Davis before a Los Angeles Lakers game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 17, the Bangor Daily News reported a second round of resurfaced posts that purported to show Platner had posted a question about Black people not tipping.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
More than $7 million was stolen from victims at the underground card games where behind the scenes, an elaborate scheme of advanced technology was tipping the scales, court documents said.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
With the 2025-26 NBA season tipping off, there are a lot of heated matchups all season long with top superstars — including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama and others.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Schneider got on the stat sheet in the fourth quarter after threatening all game, tipping in a Cusack (two assists) deflection.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Denise Richards is tipping her bunny ears to her Hollywood past.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
With the season tipping off in less than a week, here’s a look at Davidson’s 2025-26 strengths and storylines.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its hot water function makes quick work of sticky messes on the floor (a godsend in my house, since my kids have taken to tipping plates with maple syrup onto the floor) and the steam cleaning setting easily clears deeper stains and eliminates odors.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Jones was accused of tipping off associates to the injury status of LeBron James and Anthony Davis before a Los Angeles Lakers game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 17, the Bangor Daily News reported a second round of resurfaced posts that purported to show Platner had posted a question about Black people not tipping.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
More than $7 million was stolen from victims at the underground card games where behind the scenes, an elaborate scheme of advanced technology was tipping the scales, court documents said.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
With the 2025-26 NBA season tipping off, there are a lot of heated matchups all season long with top superstars — including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama and others.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Schneider got on the stat sheet in the fourth quarter after threatening all game, tipping in a Cusack (two assists) deflection.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping
Adjective
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Spiral turns, Prioli explained, are the elevated runs that lead to tilted loops around the track.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The winter solstice is the start of astronomical winter, when Earth's northern hemisphere is pointed the farthest away from the sun due to its tilted axis.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Global markets, myriad analyses have shown, are tilting into a reality where wind and solar are the cheapest ways to generate electricity.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gently shift your weight to the right side, keeping your hips steady and without tilting your body.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The early days of the season have been decidedly uneven.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Special features include their grippy Vibram outsoles, cushiony FloatPro Foam pods, and extra underfoot protection against rocks and uneven terrain.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s especially true of the Princeton museum, a jangling grid of gray concrete boxes set into the sloping campus.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Recent reports that a number of current and former NBA players were allegedly faking injuries and trading inside information with crooked gamblers has left sports fans and media reeling.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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After a disastrous attempt at bedding Minde’s ex-girlfriend Edita (Vaidilė Juozaitytė), our flat-top sporting hero with a crooked smile meets Monika (Digna Kulionytė), an ambitious, studious beauty from the middle-class area of town.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last year, 240,100 people in Arkansas received SNAP benefits, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning think tank.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's election marks a pivotal moment for liberal-leaning New York City and the Democratic establishment.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Among those players were outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen (originally sidelined with an ankle), center Cade Mays (ankle) and left guard Damien Lewis (oblique).—
Alex Zietlow
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was released after the trade deadline but re-signed a minor league deal and was added to the postseason roster after Elias Díaz’s oblique injury.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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