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
He tiptoed around the house, the camera held out in front of him, sometimes for up to 10 minutes for a continuous shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2025
The leaders tiptoed around thorny regional security issues like Taiwan and North Korea.
From New York Times ● May 27, 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
His brother William tiptoed to the front door and, as quietly as he could, inserted the key into the lock.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
