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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Anonymous tips can also be left through the Ada County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Each episode will also feature a mentorship session and a lab segment offering participants practical tips in areas such as sports nutrition, mental preparation, and injury prevention.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Here are tips from experts on how to get started.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 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, 29 Apr. 2026
Her boyfriend learned valuable tips about mouth-to-mouth resuscitation without having to seek it out.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The tournament tips off with the First Four on Wednesday and Thursday, and the first round begins Friday.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat tips off a season-long seven-game home stand for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
In the private sector, the driving need to earn a profit often tips the scale in favor of change.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its moniker likely tips a cap to Purée Mongole, a creamy split pea and tomato soup that first appeared in cookbooks in the late 1800s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Anonymous tips can also be left through the Ada County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Each episode will also feature a mentorship session and a lab segment offering participants practical tips in areas such as sports nutrition, mental preparation, and injury prevention.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Here are tips from experts on how to get started.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 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, 29 Apr. 2026
Her boyfriend learned valuable tips about mouth-to-mouth resuscitation without having to seek it out.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The tournament tips off with the First Four on Wednesday and Thursday, and the first round begins Friday.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat tips off a season-long seven-game home stand for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
In the private sector, the driving need to earn a profit often tips the scale in favor of change.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Its moniker likely tips a cap to Purée Mongole, a creamy split pea and tomato soup that first appeared in cookbooks in the late 1800s.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tips
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The map eliminates four Democrat-leaning districts, including one Hispanic majority district in Central Florida, and tilts the balance of the Florida delegation even more red.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.—
Matthew Lynn,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The section of the bud that houses the driver is a small sphere that angles the speaker drivers into the ear canal without blocking the opening, ensuring almost perfect transparency for your surroundings.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Tips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tips. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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