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
  • Several cities and counties have demanded the removal of Flock cameras.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Trautwein, a two-time national champion at Florida, demands relentless work ethic and attention to detail.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of demand
Verb
  • The suits would not require the Pentagon to restart its work with the company.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clubs would be required to set their 26-man roster every Monday during the season, but the rule wouldn’t be strict.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • Sustained gunfire began past midnight at the premises of the Diori Hamani International Airport, which hosts a major military base, according to an AP witness who requested anonymity for safety reasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The group requested agreements among MPEA, arena operator Oak View Group, the Chicago Sky and the WNBA.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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