Synonyms of tips

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noun (1)

plural of tip

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recommendations
• advice
• suggestions
• instructions
• pointers
• hints
• directions
• feedback
• guidance
• observations
• leads
• signs
• solutions
• warnings
• clues
• advisements
• signals
• assistances
• reminders
• answers
• counsel
• briefs
• prompts
• tip-offs
• cautions
• telltales
• urgings

tips

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noun (2)

plural of tip

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• gifts
• gratuities
• rewards
• perquisites
• contributions
• presents
• donations
• offerings
• favors
• largesses
• lagniappes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonuses
• dividends
• gifts
• perks
• contributions
• gratuities
• donations
• extras
• presentations
• pensions
• perquisites
• rewards
• gravies
• gravy trains
• offerings
• presents
• throw-ins
• subsidies
• lagniappes
• donatives
• grants
• prizes
• generosities
• bounties
• awards
• cumshaws
• freebies
• premiums
• charities
• beneficences
• benevolences
• giveaways
• benefactions
• windfalls
• largesses
• fringe benefits
• boons
• philanthropies
• bestowals
• icings
• mannas
• favors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilts
• lists
• bends
• cocks
• inclinations
• anglings
• nods
• twists
• dips
• turns
• bows
• veers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dumps
• landfills
• sanitary landfills
• kitchen middens
• transfer stations
• dustheaps
• messes
• dustbins
• junkyards
• sties
• middens
• pigpens
• pigsties

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• points
• cusps
• noses
• pike
• apexes
• nibs
• prongs
• pinpoints
• snags
• tines
• spikes
• stickers
• barbs
• prickles
• jags

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• tilts
• angles
• lists
• leans
• inclines
• heels
• cocks
• slants
• pitches
• cants
• banks
• bends
• deviates
• retreats
• veers
• descends
• declines
• swerves
• reclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• levels
• straightens
• flattens
• evens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tips

Noun

Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. —Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 June 2026

Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 4 June 2026

In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office urged the public to remain cautious of unsolicited phone calls demanding money and provided several tips to stay safe from scams. —Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week. —David Hickey, NBC news, 4 June 2026

Your llama carries your bag and the handler gives you tips and helps track your ball. —Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026

Summer car maintenance tips for coastal areas In coastal areas, the salty water from the ocean permeates into the air, causing corrosion to vehicles’ metal components. —Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call CMPD Detective Ben Condron at 704-432-8477 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600. —Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Experts offer tips to protect yourself. —Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Verb

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

The musical lovingly tips its hat to those beloved shows of the past. —Courtney Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026

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