STIPULATE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

stipulate

verb

Definition of stipulate

as in to specify

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as in to insist

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Recent Examples of stipulate Regulations also stipulate that no one may get closer than 300 meters (984 feet) from a polar bear between July and February. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Jeffrey Kessler, arguing for Paramount, offered to stipulate that the transaction would not close for up to 30 days pending a hearing on the injunction motion. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 July 2026 Half of respondents stipulate, agreeing to the order without a legal fight. — Christopher Carita, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 And not stipulate to the idea that this thing that can’t go on forever will never stop. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulate

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Verb

However, the agreement does not yet specify the humanoid model that will be used for the new logistics applications, the exact logistics tasks to be tested, the number of robots involved, or a timetable for routine deployment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
OpenAI shared a portion of its internal memo to employees, sent by its research leaders, with Fortune—presumably penned by Mark Chen, chief research officer, though the company did not specify.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of specify

Verb

For instance, in affiliate distribution deals for linear networks, carriers increasingly insist on bundling the streaming service.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Dangerous donkeys On one side is the public safety crowd, who insist the 500-pound beasts are a menace to the free flow of commerce.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of insist

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Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
They’re now faced with the daunting task of further defining distinct identities for multiple WB labels like New Line and Clockwork.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of define

Verb

Following the theft on Tuesday, Lanning said that voters should take precautions this election season to ensure that their ballots are received securely.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
MoDOT said that the closure would be necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians and motorists.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensure

Verb

In court, the elder couple in the front car were shown to have no operational brake lights due to a previous accident, the case was dismissed, and the party was enjoined from contacting persons in cars two and three.

— Peggy Gossett-Seidman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Scanlon told me Friday afternoon that Pattis will try to enjoin him from ceasing the payments.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoin

Verb

As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.

— Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.

— Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

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