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
CBS News, 8 May 2026
The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
PeaceWorks Kansas City shared tips for writing a testimony on its website.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Here are three fool-proof tips to stay ahead of the curve during the volatility to come.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
This evening, Barclays is actually hosting the semifinals of Unrivaled, the lucrative three-on-three US women’s basketball league that tips off in the WNBA offseason and streams live on HBO Max.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Trump’s tax overhaul included a new provision that allows some workers to avoid taxes on tips.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Here are some general viewing tips that NASA often provides before a meteor shower becomes active.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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
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
Noun
This graphic provides heat safety tips.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
PeaceWorks Kansas City shared tips for writing a testimony on its website.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Here are three fool-proof tips to stay ahead of the curve during the volatility to come.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
This evening, Barclays is actually hosting the semifinals of Unrivaled, the lucrative three-on-three US women’s basketball league that tips off in the WNBA offseason and streams live on HBO Max.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Trump’s tax overhaul included a new provision that allows some workers to avoid taxes on tips.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Here are some general viewing tips that NASA often provides before a meteor shower becomes active.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
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
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
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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The trail eventually tilts back down toward the city, where car honks and train horns replace the cries of birds and insects.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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That probably tilts the meter barely in favor of no.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 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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Hitters with tighter spray angles off the bat generally posted better batting averages.—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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