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Recent Examples of tippy
But bonds are a lot less risky than today’s tippy toppy S&P 500.
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
Or, close your eyes, reach your arms overhead and lift up on the tippy toes of both feet.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
Or, close your eyes, reach your arms overhead and lift up on the tippy toes of both feet.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tippy
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The price is wrong House hunters clearly can’t stomach stubbornly high prices, as the pandemic-era price surge has stuck despite slumping sales, costlier mortgages and a wobbly business climate.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Brewing economic conditions suggest, however, that when Warsh takes office, presumably in May, central bank policymakers could be facing both a wobbly jobs picture and sticky inflation made worse by spiraling energy prices.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kylie’s friends were seemingly tipsy and hungry and arguing over a bag of The Good Crisp Company Original Potato Chips, Crinkle Cut.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Olympic broadcaster Danika Mason has issued an apology for being tipsy on air while covering the Winter Olympics in Italy.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Despite the rocky start, Dent has managed to turn things around, recording 10 games with double-digit points and assists.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 26-year-old Santos, who originally made his debut with the Giants in 2021, made an early compelling case to make the Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee but had two shaky outings after missing time due to a personal matter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In it, Vigna talks about India, free trade, and the shaky EV market.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The showdown is expected to produce heated debate on the floor -- not only about the bill’s provisions, but also the Senate’s wonky and longstanding procedures.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That tension has placed Kelly in an increasingly precarious bind.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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The demolition of the building comes at a precarious time for LGBTQ rights in the United States, particularly for the nation's transgender community.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Tippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tippy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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