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
Velvet Wu
june 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Here are some tips from the experts.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
From choosing the right sailing route to visiting Abu Simbel and Dendera, these expert tips will help travelers make the most of their Nile Cruise.
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Jackie Deantonis,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Anonymous tips can be submitted through San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers by calling (805) 549-7867, through the free P3 Tips mobile app, or online at the Crime Stoppers website.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Class leaders will offer tips on how to handle situations such as maintaining composure while dealing with aggressive customers, learning how to make better experiences for customers, and learning how to make positive first impressions and turning new customers into repeat customers.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Read More TopicsVogue Parties Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
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Danielle Naer,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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
The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past.
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Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
11 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
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 from the experts.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
From choosing the right sailing route to visiting Abu Simbel and Dendera, these expert tips will help travelers make the most of their Nile Cruise.
—
Jackie Deantonis,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Anonymous tips can be submitted through San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers by calling (805) 549-7867, through the free P3 Tips mobile app, or online at the Crime Stoppers website.
—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 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,
25 June 2026
Class leaders will offer tips on how to handle situations such as maintaining composure while dealing with aggressive customers, learning how to make better experiences for customers, and learning how to make positive first impressions and turning new customers into repeat customers.
—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Read More TopicsVogue Parties Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
—
Danielle Naer,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Verb
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.
—
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
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
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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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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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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Transporting such equipment over long distances can be expensive, causing some materials to be diverted into lower-value recycling streams or even sent to landfills.
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Today, more than half of plastic waste ends up in landfills, and less than one-tenth is recycled globally.
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Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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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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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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