tip-off

[tip-awf, -of] / ˈtɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

hint, warning

Synonyms

STRONG

buzz clue cue dope forecast hint information inkling knowledge news pointer prediction prompt steer suggestion tip warning whisper word

WEAK

inside wire secret information two cents' worth word of advice word to the wise

VERB

advise; warn

Synonyms

STRONG

advise alert apprise brief caution counsel divulge expose familiarize forewarn hint notify suggest tip tout warn

Example Sentences

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On another ticket marketplace Gametime, prices for Game 3 also dropped closer to tip-off, something that has occurred in each game of the NBA Conference Finals and NBA Finals in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Another tip-off for me about our friendship was that he never mentioned politics or religion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A number of councils in England have introduced tip-off schemes, although the rewards are much lower than those being proposed by the Lib Dems.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The birds noisily fight over their stolen feast, a potential tip-off to other scavengers.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

He walked to the center tip-off circle and dribbled the ball four times.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

tip-off

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