: one who gives or sells tips especially for gambling or speculation
Examples of tipster in a Sentence
An anonymous tipster reported the crime.
Recent Examples on the Web
Anonymous tipsters can send information to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com or by downloading the free P3 Tips mobile app.
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Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Authorities did not provide information on the tipster who came forward, or the information that was shared.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
An anonymous tipster left the 1884 work outside art crime investigator Arthur Brand’s apartment, wrapping the canvas in bubble wrap before placing it in a blue Ikea bag.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
The anonymous tipster who first alerted Gup to the bunker’s existence has never been publicly identified.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Information leading to an arrest and conviction may make tipsters eligible for a reward.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
To piece together Pierson's crimes and capture, The Courier Journal sifted through court files and transcripts and traveled to Arkansas and Oklahoma to interview agents, prosecutors and the surprising tipster who exposed Pierson's scheme.
—The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
The tipster was not a person of interest in the case, authorities said.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Authorities did not provide information on the tipster who came forward, or the information that was shared.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
An anonymous tipster left the 1884 work outside art crime investigator Arthur Brand’s apartment, wrapping the canvas in bubble wrap before placing it in a blue Ikea bag.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
The anonymous tipster who first alerted Gup to the bunker’s existence has never been publicly identified.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Information leading to an arrest and conviction may make tipsters eligible for a reward.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
To piece together Pierson's crimes and capture, The Courier Journal sifted through court files and transcripts and traveled to Arkansas and Oklahoma to interview agents, prosecutors and the surprising tipster who exposed Pierson's scheme.
—The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
The tipster was not a person of interest in the case, authorities said.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Tipster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tipster. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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tipster
noun
tip·ster
ˈtip-stər 
: one who provides a tip to the police
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