as in recommendations
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
got some tips from a horticulturist on how to get my violets to bloom
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as in bonuses
a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due
gave our waiter an extra large tip for such fantastic service
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as in dividends
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
a customer who always gives his paper carrier a very generous tip at Christmastime
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as in dumps
chiefly British
a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped
you simply cannot dispose of leftover petrol at the tip
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as in slopes
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 tips
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The police chief began to field tips about simian sightings as far away as Florida.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Travel tips Stonewall is easily accessible by public transit or rideshare.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But the surface of a double cone — a shape consisting of two cones connected at their tips — is not a manifold.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Use these expert tips to make the most of your clear storage containers (and have an organized house).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Farzam offered tips about home survival kits and accident safety, according to a YouTube video.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Some tips from our Test Kitchen for the best consistency?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Hoffman tips his hat to the comedy’s production designer, Patrick Howe, who created the casino set along with the art and design teams.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Jassy has since leaned into media and entertainment as CEO, putting his mark on the company by doubling down on the NFL, and inking a deal with the NBA that tips off later this month.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
That alone tips the scales in its favor.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Most importantly, it’s designed with an essential tip-over protection system that automatically shuts off the gas if the unit tips more than 45 degrees.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
If the economy tips into a recession, firms are likely to lean on technology like AI to squeeze more out of fewer workers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Otherwise, keep an eye out for additional care tips from the manufacturer's instructions for your specific robovac.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The police chief began to field tips about simian sightings as far away as Florida.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Travel tips Stonewall is easily accessible by public transit or rideshare.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But the surface of a double cone — a shape consisting of two cones connected at their tips — is not a manifold.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Use these expert tips to make the most of your clear storage containers (and have an organized house).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Farzam offered tips about home survival kits and accident safety, according to a YouTube video.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Some tips from our Test Kitchen for the best consistency?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Questions also remain for the start of a new House member who tips the power of Congress towards the Democrats.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Hoffman tips his hat to the comedy’s production designer, Patrick Howe, who created the casino set along with the art and design teams.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Jassy has since leaned into media and entertainment as CEO, putting his mark on the company by doubling down on the NFL, and inking a deal with the NBA that tips off later this month.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
That alone tips the scales in its favor.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Most importantly, it’s designed with an essential tip-over protection system that automatically shuts off the gas if the unit tips more than 45 degrees.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
If the economy tips into a recession, firms are likely to lean on technology like AI to squeeze more out of fewer workers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Endeavor features a centrifugal force spinning disk that tilts upwards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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