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tip-in

1 American  
[tip-in] / ˈtɪpˌɪn /

noun

Basketball.
  1. tap-in.


tip-in 2 American  
[tip-in] / ˈtɪpˌɪn /

noun

  1. tip.


Example Sentences

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Brooklyn center Nic Claxton's tip-in dunk tied it at 104-104 with 1.9 seconds left in regulation.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Ryan Kalkbrenner's tip-in with 1.7 seconds remaining but Maxey's two free throws with 1.1 second to play sealed Philadelphia's win.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Los Alamitos 58, Long Beach Poly 56: Liam Gray had the winning tip-in basket with two seconds left in Division 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

And his next hoop came on an acrobatic tip-in, his athleticism on display even in Year 22.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Johnson hit a 3-pointer, Collier made a pair of free throws and Rodman scored on a tip-in for a 60-49 lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024