tips 1 of 5

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
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, 10 July 2026 Read More Lifestyle Writer Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Keep reading for some of our favorite jelly shoes of the season, with tips and tricks on how to pull them off. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 10 July 2026 Three quick-connect spray tips offer a range of cleaning from precision to wide-area, an extra-large 22-ounce foam cannon for deep suds and 25 feet of hose with an additional 35 feet of cord for total reach. ABC News, 10 July 2026 Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for any information leading to his arrest, and ensures that all tips are anonymous. Mary Ella Hastings july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The set comes with a pair of Cliq earplugs, three sets of compatible covers, five sizes of silicone ear tips, and an aluminum earplug case. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Sign up for The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Verb
Kingston Flemings tips his cap after being selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the eighth pick in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026 But with that seventh shuffle, the deck suddenly tips into a highly unstructured state. John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026 Johnson is a throwback big man who tips the scales at 6-foot-9, 250 pounds, but also has the new-age skillset that NBA teams require from frontcourt players. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The anonymous assistant effectively tips his hat to the Gophers’ run of results — consecutive 8-5 records in 2024 and ’25, with 5-4 marks in the Big Ten both seasons. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026 Plumlee is now wearing San Antonio Spurs colors and in the NBA Finals, which tips off at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night when San Antonio hosts the New York Knicks. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 May 2026 League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
Noun
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Or, follow these recommendations by using separate measuring spoons and cups.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shelled out over $35 million in bonuses to the NBA team’s employees back in 2024.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
  • One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
    Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Local Color received a grant from San Jose’s Environmental Services department for the initiative, which will not only make arts supplies more accessible for artists but keep them out of landfills, too.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The rest is composted; turned into animal feed, biofuels and other industrial products; sold at a deep discount shortly before its use-by date; or disposed of in landfills and incinerators.
    John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The framing of balance implies that work and life exist on opposite ends of a scale, with success meaning keeping them perfectly level.
    Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • But the notion of ends rationalizing the means is problematic on many levels, most of all because without boundaries and structure there is chaos, and few have the same means and leverage at their disposal.
    Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Because its site slopes steeply, the house has upstairs and downstairs entrances.
    Dean Kaufman, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • One of the questions submitted by an audience member in Dallas asked the pair to think back to 2019 and give their younger selves some advice about setting out on this journey.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026

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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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