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
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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
The visit, meant to establish stability after a decade of trade wars and acrimonious one-upmanship, instead highlighted how the balance of power is tipping away from Washington.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
But for a basic request, tipping around $5 each time is typical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Lacob and Bhathal are now rivals on the court, with the Portland Fire tipping off last weekend with 19,335 fans setting a record for an inaugural WNBA home game.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Draws with Arsenal and Manchester United followed, ultimately tipping the WSL title back into City’s hands and European qualification out of United’s.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The move led to criticism, most notably from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC who argued the DCCC was improperly tipping the scales in favor of Bains.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In the Tri-Valley, people are tipping their glasses to the Livermore Valley Wine Month, a time of drinks deals, reserve tastings, vineyard parties and even a street festival.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Europe — which is close to tipping past a key fuel-supply threshold — has seen similar price increases, and thousands of flights have been cancelled.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Adjective
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
New data from payment platform Square reveals that tipping averages at full-service restaurants have started trending upward for the first time in four years.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
The visit, meant to establish stability after a decade of trade wars and acrimonious one-upmanship, instead highlighted how the balance of power is tipping away from Washington.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
But for a basic request, tipping around $5 each time is typical.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Lacob and Bhathal are now rivals on the court, with the Portland Fire tipping off last weekend with 19,335 fans setting a record for an inaugural WNBA home game.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Draws with Arsenal and Manchester United followed, ultimately tipping the WSL title back into City’s hands and European qualification out of United’s.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The move led to criticism, most notably from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC who argued the DCCC was improperly tipping the scales in favor of Bains.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In the Tri-Valley, people are tipping their glasses to the Livermore Valley Wine Month, a time of drinks deals, reserve tastings, vineyard parties and even a street festival.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Europe — which is close to tipping past a key fuel-supply threshold — has seen similar price increases, and thousands of flights have been cancelled.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping
Adjective
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her head slid down the leather headrest, neck tilting backward for more happiness to escape, clavicle bared to her husband’s confused gaze.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The Osprey was the first production tiltrotor—an aircraft with propellers that can swivel on their mounts, pointing up for vertical takeoff and tilting forward for horizontal flight.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Elsewhere, shopping was uneven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Davis gave up the first run of the game, a 412-foot solo home run by Cameron Gurney in the top of the fourth inning, that was followed by a double that could have started a crooked inning for the Utes, but Davis picked off the runner at second base.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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These are among the proposals that a cohort of left-leaning congressional Democrats argue will help their party win back working-class voters in the midterm elections and set the stage for success in the 2028 presidential election.—
Riley Beggin,
Washington Post,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Shortstop Mookie Betts played in his first game since sustaining a strained right oblique last month, finishing with a single and throwing out a runner at home.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When Betts landed on the 10-day IL on April 5 with an oblique strain, the Dodgers elected to platoon the middle infield but anointed Alex Freeland the starting second baseman.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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