tiptoe
noun
the tip or end of a toe.
Example Sentences
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We didn’t say “shame” out loud, but we tiptoed around it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
And when asked, twice, whether he thought rates were high enough to bring inflation fully under control, he twice tiptoed around the question.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tiptoed less than 0.1% lower to 38,892.80, while the Nasdaq composite inched 5 points higher to 16,253.96.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
As he tiptoed round the thorny issue of why Manchester City are so much better than Manchester United, Pep Guardiola was careful to be both respectful and protective of fellow manager Erik ten Hag.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2023
It's a good thing Mom and Dad sleep late on Saturdays, thought Jeremy as he tiptoed into the kitchen.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
