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
Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Here are some tips for talking about GLP-1s with kids.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigators, aided by SFPD Ambassadors and community tips, identified Luchin as the suspect and arrested him without incident, police said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The iconic chef and cookbook author has given us plenty comforting fall recipes, decorating tips, and hosting ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Below, Forbes Communications Council members share their best tips for using short-form video to achieve key goals.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The postseason tournament tips off on Sunday, September 14, at 1 pm ET, with games televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2025
This is one of the most handy tips my mom has passed down to me.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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
The display comes with a snap-on magnetic stand that fits those holes, giving you a free-standing horizontal desk mount for the display that tips it back at a slight angle.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
If the economy tips into a recession, the industry will likely continue to grow, since a larger share of the population would need assistance in the event of financial hardship, Zhao said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
If success in the Lone Star State tips the scales in Indiana, Democratic legislators here will not have the same options to fight back as their Texas peers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
The Currents errs only in the final act, positing an explanation for Lina’s state that tips the screenplay’s delicate balance of elusiveness and legibility too far toward the latter.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Here are some tips for talking about GLP-1s with kids.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Investigators, aided by SFPD Ambassadors and community tips, identified Luchin as the suspect and arrested him without incident, police said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
The iconic chef and cookbook author has given us plenty comforting fall recipes, decorating tips, and hosting ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Below, Forbes Communications Council members share their best tips for using short-form video to achieve key goals.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The postseason tournament tips off on Sunday, September 14, at 1 pm ET, with games televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2025
This is one of the most handy tips my mom has passed down to me.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The display comes with a snap-on magnetic stand that fits those holes, giving you a free-standing horizontal desk mount for the display that tips it back at a slight angle.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
If the economy tips into a recession, the industry will likely continue to grow, since a larger share of the population would need assistance in the event of financial hardship, Zhao said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
If success in the Lone Star State tips the scales in Indiana, Democratic legislators here will not have the same options to fight back as their Texas peers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
The Currents errs only in the final act, positing an explanation for Lina’s state that tips the screenplay’s delicate balance of elusiveness and legibility too far toward the latter.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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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 16 Sep. 2025.
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