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
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Save your dahlias, cannas, and other summer-blooming bulbs for next year with these must-know storage tips.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Jackson picked the cold case right back up but had to dispatch colleagues to do the voluminous number of necessary interviews and to pursue any new tips.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
After nearly a decade in the test kitchen at Southern Living, Odom is putting her best tips and tricks, tried and true classic recipes passed down through generations, and her own spin on trendy recipes all in one place.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Program, which was developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, has some tips.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, not all people in this age range are saying no to tips.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
There are several other general solutions and tips the company suggests when iMessage activation fails.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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
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
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Got any tips or stories to share?
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Save your dahlias, cannas, and other summer-blooming bulbs for next year with these must-know storage tips.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Jackson picked the cold case right back up but had to dispatch colleagues to do the voluminous number of necessary interviews and to pursue any new tips.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
After nearly a decade in the test kitchen at Southern Living, Odom is putting her best tips and tricks, tried and true classic recipes passed down through generations, and her own spin on trendy recipes all in one place.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Program, which was developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, has some tips.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, not all people in this age range are saying no to tips.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
There are several other general solutions and tips the company suggests when iMessage activation fails.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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 screenwriter, Nora Garrett, has achieved an amusingly florid Hollywood simulacrum—one that tilts into knowing parody—of an intensely self-regarding world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s an action and then a reaction, as if the gravity of his presence tilts the opposition’s structure in his direction.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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