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tip

[tip] / tɪp /


NOUN
warning; useful hint or idea
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Totoki, 62, grew up in Yamaguchi, a prefecture on the westernmost tip of Japan’s main island famous for lush forests and noodles fried on hot tiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9 following a tip from staff at a McDonald's restaurant, after a days-long manhunt.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

One last pro tip from Garrett: Do the work yourself.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

The path of the total eclipse began at the northern tip of Siberia in Russia, far away from crowds and telescopes.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The measly tip she left for the waiter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Eighteen-year-old Nigerian defender Calvin Okike is tipped for a bright future at Hull City and signed his first professional contract in the summer, a two-year deal with the option of a third.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The South Korean megastars were widely tipped in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Bennett’s deep pass for Adams along the left sideline was tipped by new cornerback Jaylen Watson and intercepted by safety Kamren Kinchens.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Wary of not panicking, Kerry reeled off the next four scores to pull within one but their hopes were kept alive by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, who tipped Kobe McDonald's goal-bound shot over the bar.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The ostrich tipped its head from side to side, and gave a little shimmy with its broad, feathered tail.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

"We are at a tipping point," said Weingart.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Scientists have long viewed this Atlantic 'heat engine' as a system that could cross a tipping point.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

The property became a tipping point, and residents such as JoAnn Koplin pushed for historic protections so other homes wouldn’t be demolished.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

With his tipping habit under control—or at least concealed—the 24-year-old Sasaki has been transformed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Feral asked, bypassing his spoon in favor of tipping back his bowl and drinking from it.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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