stipulating

verb

present participle of stipulate
1
as in specifying

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2
as in insisting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulating
  1. specifying
  2. insisting
  3. stating
  4. asking
  5. defining
  6. ensuring
  7. assuring
  8. insuring
Verb
  • The organization publicly releases minimal information detailing incidents in the region, refraining from specifying the vessels involved.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In an email to the Tribune, the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago announced details of the initiative, specifying that the ride-share company will be providing $25,000 to allow 211 Metro Chicago to distribute 1,000 Lyft codes valued at $25 each.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifying
Verb
  • But by insisting to stay in office for the remainder of his term, Edwards could extend the scrutiny over his behavior.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sources say Newcastle are now privately insisting the 21-year-old will not leave.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of insisting
Verb
  • McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stating
Verb
  • Two physicians, Howard Israel and William Seidelman, wrote to JAMA in 1996 asking a simple question about where the bodies came from.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • OutKick is already basically banned from most WNBA events at this point, so don't depend on us asking them to elaborate.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • The haunting synth track became the defining musical signature of Nicolas Winding Refn‘s 2011 neo-noir, helping establish both the movie’s dreamlike atmosphere and Kavinsky’s international profile.
    — HollywoodReporter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The tragedy of three years ago remains a defining part of daily life, and many residents are still navigating the long arc of recovery, yet the island also depends on tourism to rebuild its economy and support local families.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • Ultimately, strong governance, focused on an organization's enduring purpose, is the true competitive advantage, ensuring companies thrive for generations.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Another 81% said ensuring everyone has access to health insurance should be a priority for the next governor.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Athletics haven’t won a series at Sutter Health Park since June 14 and have gone 12-35 since, assuring their postseason drought will extend to six seasons.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • But your own car insurance likely covers most of the costs of insuring a rental car.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • That's in addition to other discounts anyone can qualify for, like paying in full or insuring more than one car.
    — Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of insuring
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