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
Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Our experts provide valuable tips on how to consume flaxseeds, including home grinding techniques and storage solutions to keep them fresh.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In some of these occupations, tips make up more than half of total earnings, so the impact is enormous.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
A lot of that is DNA evidence, but more than 30,000 tips have come in about the case, which have to be analyzed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Start with their tips for making your arrival as smooth as possible.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Learn how to grow moss as an accent plant, groundcover, or lawn alternative with these tips and step-by-step instructions.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The tournament tips off with the First Four on Wednesday and Thursday, and the first round begins Friday.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat tips off a season-long seven-game home stand for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
In the private sector, the driving need to earn a profit often tips the scale in favor of change.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its moniker likely tips a cap to Purée Mongole, a creamy split pea and tomato soup that first appeared in cookbooks in the late 1800s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The mistake immediately tips Nathan off to the romantic relationship brewing between Rebecca and the geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
Taiwanese tech firm Hon Hai Goldman tips Taiwanese technology firm Hon Hai for accelerated growth due to artificial intelligence servers and smartphones.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
As an expert in this field, King share that for midlife women, building strength comes down to three core tips.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Our experts provide valuable tips on how to consume flaxseeds, including home grinding techniques and storage solutions to keep them fresh.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
In some of these occupations, tips make up more than half of total earnings, so the impact is enormous.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
A lot of that is DNA evidence, but more than 30,000 tips have come in about the case, which have to be analyzed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Start with their tips for making your arrival as smooth as possible.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Learn how to grow moss as an accent plant, groundcover, or lawn alternative with these tips and step-by-step instructions.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The tournament tips off with the First Four on Wednesday and Thursday, and the first round begins Friday.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat tips off a season-long seven-game home stand for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
In the private sector, the driving need to earn a profit often tips the scale in favor of change.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its moniker likely tips a cap to Purée Mongole, a creamy split pea and tomato soup that first appeared in cookbooks in the late 1800s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
The mistake immediately tips Nathan off to the romantic relationship brewing between Rebecca and the geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
Taiwanese tech firm Hon Hai Goldman tips Taiwanese technology firm Hon Hai for accelerated growth due to artificial intelligence servers and smartphones.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Are their head tilts just subconscious at this point?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mowing your lawn at a 4-inch height rather than scalping it at 2-inches tall tilts the competitive advantage in favor of the grass over the weeds.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Apr. 2026
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The section of the bud that houses the driver is a small sphere that angles the speaker drivers into the ear canal without blocking the opening, ensuring almost perfect transparency for your surroundings.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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