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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Want more cleaning and organizing tips?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Miller will offer dance and audition tips to dancers ages 7 to 18, and all experience levels are welcome.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Read More TopicsLoeweGolden Globe Awards Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2026
Customers will be able to ask Gemini for tips and suggestions — such as which running shoes are the most recommended.
—Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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
The balance of the equities also tips in favor of ordering the defendants to provide information about individual arrests to plaintiffs while the preliminary injunction is in place.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Where to get a sundowner Across the street from Ba Hao, a fixture on Chinatown's pioneering bar strip Soi Nana, the same team has added Xin Xe Goi, which tips its hat to the Hainanese cookshops that thrived here in the early 20th century.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
Allen actually ranks top-5 — neighboring Matthew Stafford and Justin Herbert — in turnover-worthy play percentage this year, per Pro Football Focus; a metric that strips away plays like interceptions where the receiver tips an accurate pass to a defender.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The next telecast will be Tuesday night’s matchup in New Orleans with the Pelicans, which tips off a two-game road trip.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Take the guesswork out of how often to water spider plants with these essential tips.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Want more cleaning and organizing tips?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Miller will offer dance and audition tips to dancers ages 7 to 18, and all experience levels are welcome.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Read More TopicsLoeweGolden Globe Awards Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2026
Customers will be able to ask Gemini for tips and suggestions — such as which running shoes are the most recommended.
—Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The balance of the equities also tips in favor of ordering the defendants to provide information about individual arrests to plaintiffs while the preliminary injunction is in place.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Where to get a sundowner Across the street from Ba Hao, a fixture on Chinatown's pioneering bar strip Soi Nana, the same team has added Xin Xe Goi, which tips its hat to the Hainanese cookshops that thrived here in the early 20th century.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
Allen actually ranks top-5 — neighboring Matthew Stafford and Justin Herbert — in turnover-worthy play percentage this year, per Pro Football Focus; a metric that strips away plays like interceptions where the receiver tips an accurate pass to a defender.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The next telecast will be Tuesday night’s matchup in New Orleans with the Pelicans, which tips off a two-game road trip.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
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Breakfast at The Restaurant starts off strong with pastries prepared by the in-house French pastry chef, while later in the day, the menu tilts toward elevated Asian cuisine.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.—
Dawn Chan,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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