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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
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Leaving behind his money, including his construction company, Lima drove his Fiat to the southern tip of South America before passing a dozen countries en route to his final destination, Alaska.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
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.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Always tip in cash (no gift cards or homemade trinkets), and leave your tip somewhere where it can be easily found.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Leaving behind his money, including his construction company, Lima drove his Fiat to the southern tip of South America before passing a dozen countries en route to his final destination, Alaska.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
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.
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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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.
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It’s truly best served warm with a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
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Democrats are asking The fallout from STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence’s scoop continues.
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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
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As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
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Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
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Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
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This seemingly contradictory event is explained by Earth's axial tilt, not its orbital distance.
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The tilt of the Earth’s axis has much, much more to do with the seasons!
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When applied to textiles, EPR regulations could potentially increase circularity measures around the globe and divert a significant amount of waste from landfills.
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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.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
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If not replanting a shrub, fill the hole and level the ground, being sure to slope it away from structures for proper drainage.
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The sloping roofs achieve this in a way that benefits both residents in their apartments and visitors in the streets.
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“Tip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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