stipulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of stipulate
1
as in specifies

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as in insists

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulates
  1. specifies
  2. insists
  3. defines
  4. enjoins
  5. ensures
  6. states
  7. assures
  8. affirms
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  • The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The legislation also specifies that implementation depends on legislative funding.
    — McKenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • Harvey, whose own foundation went 17 years without winning a single grant, argues AI can cut the paperwork burden — but insists human judgment and relationships stay irreplaceable.
    — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of budgeting for $1,800 in tissues, the school insists on agitating parents all summer over crap like this.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • Inside is cozy and spacious, and a sizable, dog-friendly patio defines the outdoor space.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Powers Irish Rye features a distinctive rye component, adding a fresh dimension to the Irish whiskey category without sacrificing the accessible character that defines the brand.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of defines
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  • 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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  • However, understanding these factors beforehand ensures a smoother, more fruitful growing journey.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This revolution in budget-friendly hardware ensures that when a modern, tech-heavy vehicle makes its way to its second, third or fourth owner a decade from now, it can still be diagnosed and kept alive on a driveway budget.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensures
Verb
  • The statute states that refreshments or food with a value up to $5 consumed on the premises of a public or private gathering is exempt.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But Hisense states that the DV2 update rollout will need to continue for weeks before every compatible TV in every region of the world gets it.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of states
Verb
  • The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of assures
Verb
  • Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Nearly a decade and a half after its original release, Lifestyle’s reintroduction affirms how beautiful, even landscape-altering things come from the smallest, silliest instincts, like having fun making music with your friends.
    — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
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