STIPULATES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

stipulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of stipulate

as in specifies

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The gist is that Congress specifies the minimum set of nationwide protections, referred to as a federal floor, while the states then enact stricter requirements, doing so up to some maximum known as a state-level ceiling.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 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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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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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

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What those agreements are hasn’t been disclosed, but the filing states these provisions generally update language, ensure compliance with state law and clarify existing practices.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The complaint states that an associate producer dropped off a digital cinema package at Netflix headquarters in June so that the company could consider whether to buy the rights.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of states

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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

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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
The Odyssey’s box-office success affirms the power of spectacle, David Sims writes.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

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