stipulate (for)

verb

ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce stipulate (for) (audio)
Definition of stipulate (for)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the contract stipulates for a renegotiation of the terms after two years

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulate (for)
  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • Upon hearing this, Emira instantly shuts down, leaves the party, and demands her mic be removed.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
  • Short-term business results will always demand attention, but an organization's future should be guided by patience, resilience and a clear long-term vision.
    — Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of demand
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  • Graham said, in one case, staff helped arrange transportation after a school required a young mother to walk more than a mile to a bus stop while carrying her baby, books and backpack.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • DeepSeek challenged the conventional wisdom that developing an advanced AI model requires massive financial investment and vast computing power, and offered competitive pricing.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of require
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  • Calls have been received requesting specific information as to the location of offices in specific buildings.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The Charlotte Observer has also requested comment from Anson County officials and the Anson County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of request
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“Stipulate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulate%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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