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Recent Examples of tippy
Over the next two decades, Leger’s builds, ranging from 12 to 40 feet, attracted middle-class day boaters who wanted something that was less tippy on seas than a monohull.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
One whose most recent sales price works out to about $10,000 per square foot — the very tippy top of the luxury residential market, about what penthouse in trophy towers go for.
—Ronald S. Lauder Sold His Tiny Philip Johnson Home, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2023
These Timberwolves look primed to skip a few rungs on the ladder and reach the tippy top via one giant leap.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2024
There are two ensuite bedrooms on the second floor, while the main bedroom is located at the tippy top and has its own terrace, built-in closets, decorative fireplace, and private bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
One whose most recent sales price works out to about $10,000 per square foot — the very tippy top of the luxury residential market, about what penthouse in trophy towers go for.
—Ronald S. Lauder Sold His Tiny Philip Johnson Home, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2023
These Timberwolves look primed to skip a few rungs on the ladder and reach the tippy top via one giant leap.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2024
There are two ensuite bedrooms on the second floor, while the main bedroom is located at the tippy top and has its own terrace, built-in closets, decorative fireplace, and private bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tippy
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Loading your audio article A wee bit tipsy man on a scooter somehow blew past two checkpoints and roamed around Rikers Island before his nighttime joyride was cut short by security, court records show.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu All of Us Strangers Adam (the always superb Andrew Scott) is a television writer who largely keeps to himself, until an awkward encounter with his tipsy neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal) kickstarts a passionate new relationship.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2024
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The games were packed with bugs and glitches, some large and some small, and performance was rocky at best.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The couple had a rocky start after Jones proposed to another woman, Mallory Zapata.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fintech sector, in particular, faced significant headwinds, as overhyped valuations and shaky business models led to disappointing post-IPO performances.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Quinn Ewers had a little shaky of a game against Clemson but in the end, the Longhorns were too strong.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The issue is scientific in nature, and the solutions are inherently wonky.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Survivor 43 Seasons 41 and 42 featured really dynamic casts and some really wonky production wrinkles.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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For eons, gay men (and their enablers) have been passing down misinformation about something that is admittedly precarious, yet more simple than it's made out to be.Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yes, but: Republicans' control of Congress beginning in January will be precarious.Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Tippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tippy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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