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 However, the initiative does not stipulate how dollars diverted from payroll must be spent. — Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 The rules stipulate that women can only go out in public when wearing full hijab — which includes a headscarf and long robe covering the entire body — as well as a face covering that leaves only the eyes visible. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 Legislation passed in April to fund most of DHS except ICE and Border Patrol did include provisions that would provide funding for the agency to purchase body cameras, stipulate congressional oversight of detention centers and deescalation training for officers and agents. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 9 June 2026 For Rasmussen, in an ideal world, this body would not just possess the independence needed to carry out an investigation — but also to help stipulate what data is sold. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulate

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Verb

Swinehart’s lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, although no amount is specified.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Smith did not specify the type of cancer but said that the illness had spread and that Whimsy needed chemotherapy.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of specify

Verb

The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Rather than building every lavish living room and sweeping residence on a soundstage, productions often turn to real-life properties that help define their characters and set the tone.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Definition of define

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Les Bleus were then a penalty shootout away from retaining it four years later when a Mbappe hat-trick improbably wasn’t enough to ensure France became the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
This approach, exemplified by Al Jazeera and hosting the World Cup, ensured Qatar's survival and influence, even during the 2017 blockade.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of ensure

Verb

However, appellate courts have subsequently vacated the Illinois judge’s ruling and multiple rulings from judges in Portland seeking to enjoin the use of these weapons.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 June 2026
In 1895, the socialist Eugene Debs addressed a crowd of supporters gathered to cheer his release from jail for leading a national railroad strike that federal judges had enjoined.

— Michael Kazin, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of enjoin

Verb

And no matter how close that build appears to being finished, Cristobal will assure you there’s more work to be done.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
At the same time, the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, downplayed the situation and assured passengers that there was no need to panic.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of assure

Verb

Of significance, the city is asking the Blazers to pay $3 million annually for a property tax offset, which would escalate over time.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Some hospitality workers may have been asked to work longer hours during the games for higher pay – but that wouldn’t show up meaningfully in the jobs report.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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