Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping (off)
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Activist and historian Marvin Dunn quickly filed and financed a lawsuit accusing Miami Dade College of violating Florida's Sunshine Laws by not properly notifying residents about the nature of that September vote.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026 -
The district will begin notifying affected employees in late spring and is partnering with CareerSource Broward to assist with job placement, resume and interview support and access to training opportunities.—
Howard Hepburn,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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But workers are also wary of the risks threatening typical 9-to-5 roles, with future-of-work reports and big-name CEOs predicting widespread workforce changes.—
Megan Sauer
Sarah Jackson
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Users on Polymarket and Kalshi had placed bets totaling about $11 million as of Friday morning towards predicting who will win.—
Lia Russell
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the collision, the controller could be heard calling out to Flight 8646, informing the crew that assistance was on the way.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Cubs also finalized their opening-day pitching staff Monday by optioning right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa and informing right-hander Ben Brown that he will be used out of the bullpen.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The record high on Thursday is 91°, and the First Alert Weather Team is forecasting 91° and an abundance of southerly winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The White House is forecasting the average 2026 refund will increase by $1,000 or more over last year.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Citrini was far from the only voice prophesying such a pessimistic future.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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One day, his dad, Brian (Palin), shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure and alchemy to create Homunculi – magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The stories foretelling McGonigle’s talents are numerous.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Million-Follower Detective (February 12) This eight-episode Taiwanese crime thriller follows a mysterious woman who rises to fame and becomes a powerful influencer after accurately foretelling the murders of several social-media influencers.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Local officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at Philadelphia’s Calder Gardens, the new sanctuary honoring pathbreaking sculptor Alexander Calder, presaging its opening to the public, which is set for September 21.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Tipping (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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