Thesaurus results for TIPS

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noun (1)

plural of tip

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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tips

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noun (2)

plural of tip

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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tips

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noun (3)

plural of tip

as in tilts

the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle she didn't say anything but just acknowledged our presence with a tip of her head

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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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tips

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noun (4)

plural of tip

as in ends

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the tip of a knitting needle

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tips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tip

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

Noun

Diamonds are sprinkled only along the tips of the beans and on the dial and bezel. —

Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 To serve, gently toss the arugula, Little Gem lettuce, watermelon radish, peas, asparagus tips, mint, lemon vinaigrette, salt and pepper. —

Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 What are some tips on how to conceal wrinkles with Korean makeup? —

Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026 The federal agents passed at least some tips from victim interviews to local police. —

Curt Devine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 According to McCall, there are a few tips and tricks for achieving the perfect result. —

Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Nasar has a few expert tips for doing so stylishly. —

Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 Runway-worthy fashion tips, live makeovers and conversations that dive into identity, confidence and the power of personal style will be presented. —

Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Here are some tips from experts for gardeners looking to help their greenery survive drought. —

Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 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

Verb

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
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