stipulates (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stipulate (for)
as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the contract stipulates for a renegotiation of the terms after two years

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  1. demands
  2. requires
  3. requests
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  • The beating sun, and therefore sweaty, sunburned skin, demands a looser fit that’s light-as-air, and this popover style is perfect to throw on and go.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Buffett's philosophy demands understandable businesses with predictable cash flows, a stark contrast to drug development's long, uncertain path and complex variables.
    — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of demands
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  • Federal code requires researchers to register and certify inactivated viruses.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The city incentive requires Goldenrod to complete the Van Zandt by the June 30, 2027.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of requires
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  • The complaint alleges breach of contract against Pamela in her capacity as trustee of Malcom’s estate and requests a declaratory judgment to settle the ongoing legal matter.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • The suit also requests injunctions to prevent future faculty terminations and speech suppression on campus.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of requests
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