tip-in
1 Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Like all such powertrains, the turbocharged 2.0-liter throttle tip-in is kind of soft and acceleration overly elastic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
And Game 4 was simply the greatest comeback in Finals history, as the Knicks clawed back from a 29-point second-half deficit to triumph on a last-second OG Anunoby tip-in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
London-born OG Anunoby claimed a tip-in basket with 1.2 seconds left to clinch victory, much to the delight of a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden, which included Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Kempe got that one back on a tip-in with 4:02 to play, which threatened to keep things interesting when the Kings pulled for an extra attacker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Wembanyama scored 10 in the fourth, his tip-in layup putting San Antonio up 108-105 with 1:05 remaining.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2025
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