tips

NOUN

inside information

Synonyms

WEAK

bang bug buzz clue cue dope forecast hint in information inkling inside wire knowledge news point pointer prediction prompt secret information steer suggestion two cents' worth warning whisper word word of advice word to the wise

Antonyms

WEAK

silence

NOUN

very top

Synonyms

STRONGEST

edge

STRONG

apex cap crown cusp end extremity head nip peak point stub summit tiptop vertex

Antonyms

STRONG

base bottom nadir

NOUN

gratuity paid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fee gift money perk reward

STRONG

compensation cue handout lagniappe perquisite pourboire sweetener

WEAK

one-way small change something

Antonyms

STRONGEST

penalty

WEAK

bottom nadir

VERB

knock over; cause to lean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bend dump lean spill tilt topple upset

STRONG

cant capsize careen empty heel incline list overturn pour recline shift slant slope unload upend upturn

WEAK

overset topple over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold place straighten

STRONG

even fill level

WEAK

conceal hide

VERB

give inside information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prompt steer suggest tip off

STRONG

advise caution clue cue forewarn hint warn

WEAK

give a clue give a hint give the low-down

Antonyms

STRONG

keep secret

WEAK

conceal hide straighten

Example Sentences

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In times of rising rates, prices of TIPS, like other bonds, can still be hurt.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Treasurys, they were relatively steady on Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This week is set to see a $16 billion 20-year auction on Wednesday and a $19 billion auction of Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS, on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

For 10-year TIPS, that is now 1.9 percentage points External link —5.7% total.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As I’ve written before, one of the best ways to guard against a loss of purchasing power is with Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026