1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
2
as in landfill
chiefly British
a place where discarded materials (as trash) are dumped
you simply cannot dispose of leftover petrol at the tip
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tip
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
These tips could save you some money and an extra trip to the grocery store.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for tip
Noun
Here, Smith and Mason, along with an all-star lineup of design pros, share their top six tips on how to play with aquamarine decor this summer and beyond.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
These tips could save you some money and an extra trip to the grocery store.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Verb
Despite the fact that Ebra anxiously rehearsed his pitch for hours, Carmy cuts him off and tells him that his plan to franchise the Beef side window into a few suburban locations is a perfect idea, having been tipped off by his Uncle Jimmy.
—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for tip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
Noun
-
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
-
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.
Noun
-
It’s truly best served warm with a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
-
Democrats are asking The fallout from STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence’s scoop continues.
Noun
-
Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
-
Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
Noun
-
Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
-
Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
Noun
-
The election of Raman and Roy would also underscore the leftward tilt of Los Angeles, which has four City Council members, including Raman, who are DSA members — two of whom were reelected in the primary.
-
For instance, Apollo 14 experienced a 7-degree tilt on landing, and Apollo 15 had an 11-degree tilt on touchdown.
Noun
-
When applied to textiles, EPR regulations could potentially increase circularity measures around the globe and divert a significant amount of waste from landfills.
-
The 85 million pounds of food, including meat and fish, is expected to be hauled to multiple landfills in Los Angeles, Ventura and Riverside counties.
Noun
-
By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
-
England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
Verb
-
The modern silhouette’s low back and sloping arms provide a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for a drink.
-
Solow combined the properties to build 9 West 57th Street, one of midtown’s iconic office towers, with its imposing façade that slopes up and away from the street and sweeping views of Central Park available to anyone willing to pay some of the city’s highest office rents.
Video
Some Odd Words with ISMO: "People Tipping"
Comedian ISMO on the complexities of the word 'tip'
Cite this Entry
“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
