TIP-OFFS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

tip-offs

noun

plural of tip-off

as in warnings

something that tells of approaching danger or risk the retreat of the island's wildlife to higher ground was a tip-off that a tsunami was about to strike

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Recent Examples of tip-offs Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026 There are also the mini dance parties that happen just before game tip-offs, and former UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos-Field taught the team choreography in 2024. — Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026 This is one of the most obvious tip-offs. — Jessica Pellien, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 Given a head start, contestants have to survive for 30 days, checking in every 24 hours and pursued by five armed and deadly hunters who are never short of tip-offs from the public. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025 Maitlis also added that part of the tip-offs suggested King Charles was expected to be seen arriving at Royal Lodge, a move that would underline the monarch taking control of the situation. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Very few English clubs did in those days; even most of the bigger sides relied primarily on agent tip-offs or media coverage to alert them to exciting talents elsewhere in Europe. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Expect those to be flexed to big-boy CBS or Fox with late-morning or early-afternoon tip-offs ahead of NFL games. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025

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For more on targeted attacks, read our article about Apple's spyware warnings reaching iPhone users in 110 countries.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
One homeowner attempted to fight the fire despite crews’ warnings.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

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