stipulates

verb

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

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2
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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  • Neither government specifies how that logging should work across organizational boundaries, because the infrastructure to do so does not yet exist.
    — Teodor Calin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • Hodgepodge of city documents De Borbon insists short-term rentals are legal at The Club, where about 545 of the 643 units are Airbnbs.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Most concerningly, The Hawk insists on making Hawkins a hero in his own life.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of insists
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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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  • 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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  • Either way, the hidden side zipper ensures a nice fit and easy wear, and adjustable drawstring shorts complete the cute and comfy look.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • The ability to employ many aircraft at once ensures a persistent overwhelming credible threat despite inevitable attrition.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of ensures
Verb
  • 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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  • His service assures that paying members have a seat on a large plane reserved solely for PriorityEvac members.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Then God assures me that its massive size does not make devastation real or true.
    — Carol Dismore, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026
Definition of assures
Verb
  • 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
Definition of affirms
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