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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
To keep both your home and your budget comfortable, consider these energy-saving tips.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Got any tips or stories to share?
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Alternate methods exist as well, and depending on the appliance, the manufacturer may have a separate set of tips for the best results.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
However, upending the long-standing distinction between service fees and tips doesn’t appear likely.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for tips, suggestions, calendar items, and anything else.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
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
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
Noun
Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
To keep both your home and your budget comfortable, consider these energy-saving tips.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Got any tips or stories to share?
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Alternate methods exist as well, and depending on the appliance, the manufacturer may have a separate set of tips for the best results.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
However, upending the long-standing distinction between service fees and tips doesn’t appear likely.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for tips, suggestions, calendar items, and anything else.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
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
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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That’s the matchup that tilts this pick for me.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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