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noun (1)

Definition of tipnext
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as in advice
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 scoop
information not generally available to the public investigators are trying to determine whether the investor illegally received a tip that the company's stock was about to plunge

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tip

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noun (2)

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as in bonus
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 dividend
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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tip

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noun (3)

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as in tilt
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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as in landfill
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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tip

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noun (4)

as in end
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the tip of a knitting needle

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tip

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verb

ˈtip How to pronounce tip (audio)
as in to slope
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 tip
Noun
Access marketing budget strategies and tips in this AD PRO Grow Your Business Guide. — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 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. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Verb
Having competing franchises all in the same room also raised privacy issues, and Mayer said there were discussions on how potential moves could be visually tipped off. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 In the first World Cup meeting between the nations, Mbappé scored after goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström tipped Olise's shot just outside the post. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
  1. advice
  2. scoop
  3. bonus
  4. dividend
  5. tilt
  6. landfill
  7. end
  8. slope
Noun
  • This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Gomez's outfit, styled by Erin Walsh, featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a scoop neckline and a fringe hem.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • To complete your outfit, grab the matching top that’s similarly made from a lightweight, airy cotton fabric and features front buttons, a scoop neckline, flutter sleeves, and a self-tie closure.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of scoop
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  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • This seemingly contradictory event is explained by Earth's axial tilt, not its orbital distance.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The tilt of the Earth’s axis has much, much more to do with the seasons!
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • 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
  • Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of landfill
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  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of end
Verb
  • If not replanting a shrub, fill the hole and level the ground, being sure to slope it away from structures for proper drainage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The sloping roofs achieve this in a way that benefits both residents in their apartments and visitors in the streets.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of slope

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