STIPULATES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

stipulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of stipulate

as in specifies

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The will specifies that, until his children turn 21, the trustee, at his discretion, is to use their share to either pay or apply the funds for each child’s benefit and then set aside for them any unused principal.

— Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
But any agreement that specifies which uses of AI are taboo would be better than a status quo that prohibits none.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifies

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Brown, of Relativity, insists that adopting AI is a necessary move to maintain healthy peer-to-peer and global competition.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
To our confoundment, the script insists that Gary, now retired, was the rare honest NYPD officer — and, weirder still, acts like that was obvious.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of insists

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Bluey resonates with parents and children of the world due to the heart and the humor at the show's core, something Brumm says defines Brisbane.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
As one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, Crowley ISD is committed to advancing the tradition of excellence that defines Crowley High School athletics.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of defines

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Curtis Morrison of Red Eagle Law notes in an interview that the Dorcas decision enjoins the USCIS holds, but the government has appealed that order.

— Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The result will be a legal race to see which of those courts enjoins the policy first.

— John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of enjoins

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That decision, handed down just before noon Friday, all but ensures the issue will reach the Supreme Court and be decided there before polls close Tuesday.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensures

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The Department of Veterans Affairs also states that offers can change and might not be available in every state or location, meaning customers should check before making a special trip.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
These markets have upended decades of legal precedent giving states the authority to ban, regulate, license or tax casinos, sports books and other gaming.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of states

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While Chicago still has way too much gun violence, a growing body of research from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago affirms CVI is saving lives and reducing shootings.

— Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
The experience affirms Brenna's decision to pursue a teaching career.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

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