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
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Police said investigators received numerous tips but still could not find him.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The guide will also give you tips on dining out.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
Lee, who has been worth -5 Outs Above Average this season at shortstop per Statcast, recently picked the brain of former Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe, who is on the road trip serving as a television analyst and got some tips from him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Find out how to beat boredom and bitterness while holding onto your job, with tips on how to build your next chapter, from career coach Cynthia Young.
—Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Read More TopicsPhotography Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Cherry blossom branches and pastel French tips make a romantic pair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said detectives are sorting through a growing flood of evidence and tips.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Here are the five women collecting the biggest checks when the season tips off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle tips the scales at just under 247 lb (112 kg), of which 64 pounds (29 kg) is from the battery alone.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The Magic will get two days to rest before Game 2 at Detroit, which tips off Wednesday night on ESPN.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Police said investigators received numerous tips but still could not find him.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The guide will also give you tips on dining out.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
Lee, who has been worth -5 Outs Above Average this season at shortstop per Statcast, recently picked the brain of former Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe, who is on the road trip serving as a television analyst and got some tips from him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Find out how to beat boredom and bitterness while holding onto your job, with tips on how to build your next chapter, from career coach Cynthia Young.
—Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Read More TopicsPhotography Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Cherry blossom branches and pastel French tips make a romantic pair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said detectives are sorting through a growing flood of evidence and tips.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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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
The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Here are the five women collecting the biggest checks when the season tips off.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle tips the scales at just under 247 lb (112 kg), of which 64 pounds (29 kg) is from the battery alone.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
The Magic will get two days to rest before Game 2 at Detroit, which tips off Wednesday night on ESPN.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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The commission will review all comments, appraisals, and the state lands report, and make recommendations to the City Council on programs that should be considered.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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This approach targets the final decision moment of the consumer journey, creating a customized experience that replaces generalized recommendations and guesswork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Raúl Castro also instituted more market-minded reforms, such as offering workers in munitions factories bonuses for high output.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The country’s Non-Domicile Regime lets new residents avoid paying tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The talented Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, who is the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back, presented his entire team with gifts before accepting the Michael Jordan Trophy from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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