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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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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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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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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
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Rather than applying to the lash line with a thin applicator tip, Typology opts for a spoolie wand to brush on like a mascara.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
These include eliminating taxes on some overtime and tipped income, as well as lifting the cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, or SALT, from $10,000 to $40,000.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.
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The rate of light boxes has tipped from close to 60 percent to under 50 percent.
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In Eaton Canyon, gently sloping trails lead to a waterfall tucked away in the forest.—
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The property abuts a sloping canyon.—
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
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This usually involves new walls, ceilings, floors, angled sound attenuation, and even sound dampeners.—
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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