as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a boat tipping under the weight of a lopsided load
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as in tilting
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 tipping
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The law would also require providers to track and monitor felines that go through TNR, documenting the location and date they were trapped, the clinic used, vaccination and ear-tipping confirmation, as well as the date and location of release.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
See video … KELLYANNE CONWAY — Virginia redistricting was about tipping the scales, not fairness.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Georgians are tipping just below the national average, according to a new report tracking restaurant payments nationwide.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
And Panthers general manager Dan Morgan isn’t tipping his hand on his selection strategy.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s tipping some folks over the edge.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But the Pioneers battled back, with freshman Clarke Caswell tipping in a pass with just under three minutes left to force overtime.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Visits are down and those who are coming are tipping less, if at all.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pair took several pictures during and after the race, including one sleek shot of Foreman tipping Santoyo over during the race and placing a kiss on her lips.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The law would also require providers to track and monitor felines that go through TNR, documenting the location and date they were trapped, the clinic used, vaccination and ear-tipping confirmation, as well as the date and location of release.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
See video … KELLYANNE CONWAY — Virginia redistricting was about tipping the scales, not fairness.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Georgians are tipping just below the national average, according to a new report tracking restaurant payments nationwide.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
And Panthers general manager Dan Morgan isn’t tipping his hand on his selection strategy.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s tipping some folks over the edge.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
But the Pioneers battled back, with freshman Clarke Caswell tipping in a pass with just under three minutes left to force overtime.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Visits are down and those who are coming are tipping less, if at all.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping
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The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Osprey was the first production tiltrotor—an aircraft with propellers that can swivel on their mounts, pointing up for vertical takeoff and tilting forward for horizontal flight.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the uneven availability cost him a chance to fully adjust to his new role within the organization.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Heavy rain can wash away grass seed and cause uneven growth or bare spots in your lawn.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The crooked lawyer, played by Bridget Regan, on ABC's police procedural series, died in the penultimate episode of Season 8 in a dramatic cliffhanger ahead of next week's finale.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The willow out front, where the children used to play, was thick and crooked with age.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s broken with some more left-leaning Democrats in supporting nuclear, natural gas, and oil development in addition to renewable energy to help drive down costs for consumers.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fresh produce such as asparagus, leeks and peas tends to steal the spotlight this time of year, and our team has certainly been leaning into vegetable-forward dishes as of late.—
Victoria Caruso,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Just three weeks after his oblique injury, Reaves was questionable for Games 3 and 4.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Little did the Lakers know that Dončić (hamstring) and Reaves (oblique) would go down heading into the playoffs, but their backcourt backups, Smart and Kennard, had everything to do with their ability to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against Houston (3-1 after Sunday night’s loss).—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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