as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a boat tipping under the weight of a lopsided load
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as in tilting
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 tipping
Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The balance between Silicon Valley and Hollywood long has been tipping — in wealth, in social influence, even in fame.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
But tipping everyone in the guides that circulate around this time of year means adding a couple dozen people to your gift budget.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Inside our evolving tipping dilemma April 27, 2023 Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris followed up with a similar no-tax-on-tips promise — also at a rally in Nevada, a critical swing state.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Letting all his flamboyant acting chops loose without ever tipping into hamminess, Hwang is dynamite as a monstrous character whose combination of charisma, swaggering arrogance and sewer rat cunning inspires equal measures of fear and fealty among co-conspirators.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
What is the new etiquette for tipping?
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, Buffalo receiver Mack Hollins recovered the kick by tipping the ball to himself before returning it 38 yards to the doorstep of the end zone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The balance between Silicon Valley and Hollywood long has been tipping — in wealth, in social influence, even in fame.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
But tipping everyone in the guides that circulate around this time of year means adding a couple dozen people to your gift budget.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Inside our evolving tipping dilemma April 27, 2023 Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris followed up with a similar no-tax-on-tips promise — also at a rally in Nevada, a critical swing state.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Letting all his flamboyant acting chops loose without ever tipping into hamminess, Hwang is dynamite as a monstrous character whose combination of charisma, swaggering arrogance and sewer rat cunning inspires equal measures of fear and fealty among co-conspirators.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
What is the new etiquette for tipping?
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, Buffalo receiver Mack Hollins recovered the kick by tipping the ball to himself before returning it 38 yards to the doorstep of the end zone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipping
Adjective
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But with the addition of meaty tires, the result is bobbling side to side on uneven pavement, and the occasional entertaining hop over water channels at boulevard intersections.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The formula combines powerful but gentle ingredients like tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide to tackle dark spots, acne scars, and uneven tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Katt's other notable roles included that of teacher Harry Senate on the school drama Boston Public, crooked finance associate Greg Weinstein in Boiler Room, and detective Frank Duggar in Speakeasy.—
Kat Stinson,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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He’s been dropping tapes nonstop since 2022, as his method is really to flood the internet with his motivation music and unglamorous crime epics full of crooked cops, lookout boys, dealers, dope fiends, tricks, and urban decay.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the end, leaning toward Cunningham felt like the right move because there’s real value in carrying a heavier responsibility while helping your team soar past expectations.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Brantly, who is going on the injured list, had been promoted two weeks ago to replace starting catcher Nick Fortes, who was placed on the injured list April 10 with a left oblique strain.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique strain) will play back-to-back games in Binghamton this weekend, and the team will evaluate his status Monday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Tipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipping. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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