tipster
Example Sentences
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If that tip leads to Nancy Guthrie, this provides a way for the tipster to be notified and get information on how to collect the reward.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Wright said in his witness statement he spoke with John Ross, an ex-police officer sacked for misconduct, who was a "very good tipster" he took to lunch once or twice a year to maintain contact.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
The tipster also alerted the FBI to video from Bru’s Facebook page that showed him at or near the Capitol that day, according to the affidavit.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
“Exactly where the tipster said it’d be. Hidden underneath the kid’s Xbox console.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
