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
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 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.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Find more of their hosting tips and shop their dream tablewares below.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
From January 2026 to the end of 2028, up to $1,750 of tips and overtime pay would be tax-free as well.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Anonymous tips may be submitted through the New London Police Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
MyShake is a free application developed by the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab that provides early earthquake warnings, safety tips, and interactive maps to users in California, Oregon, and Washington.
—Kat Filardi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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
The mistake immediately tips Nathan off to the romantic relationship brewing between Rebecca and the geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
Taiwanese tech firm Hon Hai Goldman tips Taiwanese technology firm Hon Hai for accelerated growth due to artificial intelligence servers and smartphones.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
An earnings tax is a tax paid on income earned by a person, like salaries, wages, tips and investments.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 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.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Find more of their hosting tips and shop their dream tablewares below.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
From January 2026 to the end of 2028, up to $1,750 of tips and overtime pay would be tax-free as well.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Anonymous tips may be submitted through the New London Police Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
MyShake is a free application developed by the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab that provides early earthquake warnings, safety tips, and interactive maps to users in California, Oregon, and Washington.
—Kat Filardi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The mistake immediately tips Nathan off to the romantic relationship brewing between Rebecca and the geologist.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
Taiwanese tech firm Hon Hai Goldman tips Taiwanese technology firm Hon Hai for accelerated growth due to artificial intelligence servers and smartphones.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
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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To perform forward motion, the two rear rotors increase speed while the front rotors simultaneously reduce speed, creating an imbalance that tilts the drone and propels it forward.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The public mood is dark, the president is underwater, and the congressional ballot already tilts toward the opposition.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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