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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
Verb
  • The company specifies a Mohs hardness of 9, placing sapphire just below diamond on the Mohs scale.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Before sending any money, make sure the document specifies the total settlement amount, when each payment is due and that satisfying those terms will resolve the remaining balance as agreed.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • And Variety executive editor for TV Michael Schneider, who broke the news about the Emmys heading to Prime Video, insists the buzz at Monday’s Emmys after-parties wasn’t nearly as negative as the online response.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • Jewelry is also essential, both day and night, and is probably the element that defines my style the most.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The World Health Organization defines a fall as an event in which a person inadvertently comes to rest on the ground, floor, or another lower level, so a same-level slip or trip may also qualify.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 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
Verb
  • Um, the system that ensures clean towels, sheets, and uniforms?
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This balance ensures that cutting-edge innovation carries an innate authenticity, where research and poetry coexist through the heritage of ‘il saper fare.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensures
Verb
  • Nothing states that Sanon had any role in, or knowledge of, any loan application, loan proceeds or broker, his lawyers argue in the new filings.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The motion filed last week also states the captain has a history of serious abuse at other federal prisons.
    — Jim DeFede, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of states
Verb
  • The absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep tight control of the Russian political scene amid mounting economic costs and increasing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and online retailers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of assures
Verb
  • The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of affirms
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“Stipulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulates. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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