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
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
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Alexandra MacOn,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Experts have tips on how to stay safe while outside this holiday weekend.
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Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
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Velvet Wu
june 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Here are some tips for how to approach the topic.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But with that seventh shuffle, the deck suddenly tips into a highly unstructured state.
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John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
Johnson is a throwback big man who tips the scales at 6-foot-9, 250 pounds, but also has the new-age skillset that NBA teams require from frontcourt players.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The anonymous assistant effectively tips his hat to the Gophers’ run of results — consecutive 8-5 records in 2024 and ’25, with 5-4 marks in the Big Ten both seasons.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Plumlee is now wearing San Antonio Spurs colors and in the NBA Finals, which tips off at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night when San Antonio hosts the New York Knicks.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—
Alexandra MacOn,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Here's what research says about whether peanut butter is good for you, along with tips for selecting the healthiest variety.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Experts have tips on how to stay safe while outside this holiday weekend.
—
Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
—
Velvet Wu
june 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Here are some tips for how to approach the topic.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Verb
Kingston Flemings tips his cap after being selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the eighth pick in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But with that seventh shuffle, the deck suddenly tips into a highly unstructured state.
—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
Johnson is a throwback big man who tips the scales at 6-foot-9, 250 pounds, but also has the new-age skillset that NBA teams require from frontcourt players.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The anonymous assistant effectively tips his hat to the Gophers’ run of results — consecutive 8-5 records in 2024 and ’25, with 5-4 marks in the Big Ten both seasons.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Plumlee is now wearing San Antonio Spurs colors and in the NBA Finals, which tips off at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night when San Antonio hosts the New York Knicks.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.
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The Board’s recommendations are advisory, and Meta is not required to implement them, though the company has historically acted on roughly 75 percent of Board recommendations, which makes its response to this particular ruling worth watching.
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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Josh Shapiro's complicated political calculus The approach has already paid some major dividends for Pennsylvania beyond the Amazon deal.
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.
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In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
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When applied to textiles, EPR regulations could potentially increase circularity measures around the globe and divert a significant amount of waste from landfills.
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The 85 million pounds of food, including meat and fish, is expected to be hauled to multiple landfills in Los Angeles, Ventura and Riverside counties.
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Then layer in a leave-in conditioner or bond repair treatment, a scalp serum or light oil on the ends and a heat protectant before any styling tools touch your strands.
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This wrenches the chromosomes apart into two sets and reels them to opposite ends of the cytoplasm sea.
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Solow combined the properties to build 9 West 57th Street, one of midtown’s iconic office towers, with its imposing façade that slopes up and away from the street and sweeping views of Central Park available to anyone willing to pay some of the city’s highest office rents.
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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