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as in to notify

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tip-off

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noun

ˈtip-ˌȯf How to pronounce tip-off (audio)
as in warning
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 (off)
Noun
In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025 Brushing your teeth outside is usually a tip-off that things have gone sideways for you somewhere. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 The senior guard became Maryland women’s basketball’s first player to eclipse 1,500 career points, 500 assists and 500 rebounds earlier this season and was honored in the moments before tip-off Sunday to a standing ovation. — Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025 Parking lots were packed, and minutes after tip-off, hundreds of fans were still in line outside the arena waiting to get inside. — Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tip (off)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip (off)
  1. notify
  2. warning
  3. inform
  4. apprise
  5. predict
  6. forecast
  7. prophesy
  8. presage
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  • Roughly 2 million people are notified of overpayments yearly, and about 1 million (those drawing Social Security, not SSI) could now face 100% withholding under the new policy — many of whom rely on Social Security as their sole income​, according to WSOC-TV.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Kennedy said agencies are supposed to send their plans to accommodate in-person work by April 1 to the Department of General Services, the state’s business manager, and that the department would then notify the Governor’s Office of any concerns with the plan.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of notify
Noun
  • The warning was issued Saturday at 9:49 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:24 a.m.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Separately, earnings warnings from corporate giants like Nike and FedEx spooked the market.
    — Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of warning
Verb
  • If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.
    — Meeri Savolainen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And hopefully, we will be fully informed, and our partners will discuss everything with us.
    — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of inform
Verb
  • The consignor, apprised of the Grünbaum provenance, asked Christie’s to help mediate an agreement with Grünbaum’s heirs, according to Boll.
    — Catherine Hickley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Local state prosecutors will be apprised of the situation should possible criminal culpability play a role in the origin of the pileup, the governor said.
    — Erick Mendoza, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of apprise
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  • In the first two months of the year, core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, is estimated to have risen by just 0.3%, Macquarie’s Hu said, predicting that this would mark the longest deflationary streak since 1993.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Over the winter, The Athletic predicted a 2-year, $26 million deal for Verdugo.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of predict
Verb
  • This generation is forecasted to embrace career diversity, autonomy, and career breaks.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Winds of up to 80 mph were forecast from the Canadian border to Texas, threatening blizzard conditions in colder northern areas and wildfires in warmer and drier areas to the south.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of forecast
Verb
  • Ezekiel did his prophesying from exile before and after the destruction of the First Temple in the Babylonian conquest of 586 B.C.E., another defining cataclysm in Jewish history.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • As the rebel yell famously prophesied: Give us more, more, more nominees.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of prophesy
Verb
  • Quarterback’s global success presaged Christmas Day NFL action.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • But instead, many trade experts warn, Mr. Trump’s action could presage a global shift toward higher tariffs.
    — Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of presage

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“Tip (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip%20%28off%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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