stipulates

Definition of stipulatesnext
present tense third-person singular of stipulate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulates
Verb
  • Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, Indiana's Open Door Law only specifies the public's right to observe and record meetings.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The other piece, the mayor insists, must be these higher taxes, something that Hochul has maintained since before Mamdani’s election was a nonstarter.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The dissident insists on continuing his journey home.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The $64,000 is — who defines the goals of AI?
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The cream did create a slightly hard cast after a few hours (which is expected of any product that defines), but my hair still looked and felt very soft.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Starting with damp—not dripping—strands ensures the formula isn’t competing with natural oils or residual product buildup.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The store’s Basic Needs program ensures that shoppers facing urgent situations can receive essential items free of charge, while a voucher system helps others make subsidized purchases when needed.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The bill states the person who brings the case could receive up to $100,000 for bringing the case and legal fees would be covered by the defendant.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The company states that every dataset, every algorithm, is curated by veterinarians who have worked in clinics, faced emergency cases, and navigated the complexities of treatment decisions.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Moiz Mir, the organizing and advocacy director of the Asian American Liberation Network, said Tuesday’s resolution just affirms the city’s sanctuary status and does not move toward creating policies.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Choosing burial gently affirms this faith and expresses hope in the enduring bond between body and soul.
    Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.
    Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal government agency, grants charters and insures credit union members’ deposits for up to $250,000, just like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does with for-profit banks.
    Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Stipulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulates. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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