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
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Apartments are tipping point in changing Meridian area.
—Scott McIntosh. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
No more tipping the scale to keep older officials in power.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Additional costs include meals on your own, souvenirs and tipping your tour guides.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The race-spec version, meanwhile, produces 150 hp while tipping the scales at just 385 lb (175 kg).
—New Atlas, 23 May 2026
According to Fisher, milgrain detailing, in particular, has emerged as one of the easiest ways to signal vintage influence without tipping into costume.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
All of which risks tipping the delicate balance into chaos and gridlock, critics warn.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
As a result, dining experiences now require a reading of the fine print on the menu and social/political considerations when tipping.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Apartments are tipping point in changing Meridian area.
—Scott McIntosh. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
No more tipping the scale to keep older officials in power.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Additional costs include meals on your own, souvenirs and tipping your tour guides.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The race-spec version, meanwhile, produces 150 hp while tipping the scales at just 385 lb (175 kg).
—New Atlas, 23 May 2026
According to Fisher, milgrain detailing, in particular, has emerged as one of the easiest ways to signal vintage influence without tipping into costume.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
All of which risks tipping the delicate balance into chaos and gridlock, critics warn.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 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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Both Eichel and Marner have been Conn Smythe-worthy so far, scoring above a point-per-game rate while tilting the ice heavily with nearly 60 percent of the goals apiece.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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While this novel is at times engaging and even includes one surprising turn, much is uneven – either predictable or requiring a huge suspension of disbelief.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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An InStyle tester, who has combination skin with uneven tone and fine lines, was impressed with the cream’s thick, cushiony texture, and experienced zero flaking when using it with tretinoin.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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And the white coral sand beach itself is stunning, gently sloping offshore—perfect for snorkeling when the ocean is calm.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The set design is intricate and distorted—visible paintbrush strokes, acute angles, crooked lines—lending the film a surreal quality and supporting its cast of expressive actors, exaggerated costuming, and eerie makeup.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
30 May 2026
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Falter struggled, but he also wasn’t helped by a replay review that helped the Yankees put up a crooked number in the first inning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to right-leaning economists, the Fed and other central banks enable government growth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Right fielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) returned as a DH on Sunday, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) should not be far behind, potentially sparking the offense.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Suárez, who missed 25 games with a mild left oblique strain, homered off Dylan Dodd in the seventh, his fourth homer of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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