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plural of tip

tips

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noun (2)

plural of tip

tips

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noun (3)

plural of tip
1
as in tilts
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle she didn't say anything but just acknowledged our presence with a tip of her head

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2
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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tips

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noun (4)

plural of tip
as in ends
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the tip of a knitting needle

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tips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tip
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
Noun
Some journalists argued that such activity as posting a call for tips on social media would run afoul of the rules. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 Silver lace tips and talk bubble lace locks contribute shine to the set. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 The base is a sheer pale pink, which provides a lovely contrast against the vivid aqua tone of the tips, and the sparkle really takes it to the next level. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 2025 Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce. Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025 Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to clean your shower head, plus some tips on how to keep it fresh for longer. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 Guthrie shared some of her own tips for maintaining a healthy and positive daily attitude at last year’s gala. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Hoffman tips his hat to the comedy’s production designer, Patrick Howe, who created the casino set along with the art and design teams. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 Jassy has since leaned into media and entertainment as CEO, putting his mark on the company by doubling down on the NFL, and inking a deal with the NBA that tips off later this month. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale. Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 That alone tips the scales in its favor. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 Most importantly, it’s designed with an essential tip-over protection system that automatically shuts off the gas if the unit tips more than 45 degrees. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 And part of it was that face, the sort of Adonis-like mug that tips the scales from handsome to outright pretty. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 If the economy tips into a recession, firms are likely to lean on technology like AI to squeeze more out of fewer workers. Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 When consumers face difficult choices about where to spend, the emotional equity built into licensed products often tips the scale, making licensing an investment in the power of emotional resonance. Amanda Cioletti, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
Verb
  • One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.
    Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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