as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable
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Recent Examples of stipulation
While many may worry that lending financial support to their children may be crippling them or enabling them, nearly 77% of the parents surveyed do so with some kind of stipulation or contingency.
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Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
While there are no stipulations involved, bragging rights will undoubtedly be on the line, as the winners will have one-up on their opponents after several weeks of trash-talking and physical attacks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Existing rules say reporters can be subject to searches leaving the building -- a longtime stipulation for anyone accessing the Pentagon to prevent the misuse of classified information.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
The agreement was listed in a stipulation Campbell's filed with two environmentalist groups, Environment America and Lake Erie Waterkeeper, which sued the company in March 2024, court records obtained by USA TODAY show.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
While there are no stipulations involved, bragging rights will undoubtedly be on the line, as the winners will have one-up on their opponents after several weeks of trash-talking and physical attacks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Existing rules say reporters can be subject to searches leaving the building -- a longtime stipulation for anyone accessing the Pentagon to prevent the misuse of classified information.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
The agreement was listed in a stipulation Campbell's filed with two environmentalist groups, Environment America and Lake Erie Waterkeeper, which sued the company in March 2024, court records obtained by USA TODAY show.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulation
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This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Critics, including education advocates, argue the provision’s last-minute inclusion in the budget reflected the political leverage of cohesive voting blocs in Brooklyn and Rockland County.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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His question was a reference to a portion of the Voters' Right to Know Act that creates a process for political donors to get permission to opt-out of disclosure requirements by either a state court or the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Those over 60 or with certain medical conditions are at a greater risk for severe illness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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But after three weeks, that 27-13 loss in Green Bay is more of an exception than the rule; Detroit has scored 52, 38 and 34 points since, and now owns the league’s best point margin.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The deal struck between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Teachers Association of Baltimore County included a proviso giving teachers the day before Thanksgiving as a half remote professional development day and half mental health day, effectively giving them a half-day off.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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If implemented, escalating the home rule sales tax from .75% to 1% will generate about $6.57 million in new money but comes with the proviso that the increase be removed in two years.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Elias Díaz exiting Game 161 with discomfort in his left oblique has at least forced the Padres to scramble contingencies into place for the postseason.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Her Renaissance colleagues worked out a plan to support Fete personally and artistically while also ensuring backup for contingencies.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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