STIPULATES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

stipulates

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present tense third-person singular of stipulate

as in specifies

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Telling customers which conditions your product was built and tested for, the same way a hardware manufacturer specifies power requirements, is just common sense.

— Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The company uses whatever bricks and mortar a contractor already specifies, meaning regulators see nothing new to approve.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of specifies

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Anna’s guess comes closest, and Ify’s is furthest, which Sam punctuates via the first instance of the song that defines this episode.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Each institution defines direct deposit differently, but paychecks, pension payments and government benefits are all typically accepted.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of defines

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Treasury ensures execution with cross-border alignment and legal discipline.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Securing the ballot box ensures that our election outcomes are indisputable and that our local representation truly reflects the will of the eligible voters in District 100.

— Yoni Anijar, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of ensures

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Now, the first law of thermodynamics — which states the energy of a closed system cannot be created or destroyed but rather can only change forms — can be applied to black holes even when they are involved in dynamic acts.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026
But the carve-out still leaves most of the workforce covered, since Blue Origin’s employees are concentrated in Florida, Texas, and Alabama, states where the clause applies.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of states

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Armand assures him that Lestat’s not dead and simply resting before the concert, though Louis has no reason to believe this.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The work now assures that the historic structure is watertight—and ready for future generations of visitors to enjoy the spectacular integration of its architecture design and natural setting.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of assures

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Today's ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Ending the show with one final jump affirms that there’s no future in which the Landry family is done with time traveling, despite the trauma and heartache the pond has delivered with its gift.

— Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026

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