STIPULATING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

stipulating

verb

present participle of stipulate

as in specifying

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as in insisting

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Verb

Worldly described the information as visible to a partner’s user without specifying whether it was downloaded.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Rather than specifying how much insurance plans should pay out-of-network providers, the law allows providers who are dissatisfied with the plan’s payment to bring disputes to arbitration.

— Lindsey Murtagh, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifying

Verb

But the monthslong dispute has devolved into a battle of competing narratives, with residents accusing ComEd of dishonesty and the utility insisting their critics misunderstand the project.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
The kitchen has been remodeled with the owners insisting on it meeting the highest standards for design excellence, craftsmanship, and ease of use.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of insisting

Verb

Davydov knows this, even if the circumstances of his life have repeatedly made even stating the desire for these things aloud—let alone actively pursuing them—acts of extraordinary courage.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Open with the facts, stating things like how much the initiative missed by or where the quarter came in.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stating

Verb

Biden's Gaza Record Has Drawn Criticism The war in Gaza began during Biden's presidency and became one of the defining foreign policy challenges of his administration.

— Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
But just past it, the waves cut deeply into the beach, defining foot-high sand cliffs and wrapping around tree stumps that once would have been far inland.

— John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of defining

Verb

To address these gaps, Texas 2036 is proposing one entity take the responsibility for ensuring Texas’ childcare system is properly serving families and children.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
Additionally, profitability over the last five years (2021- 2025) was an important factor, ensuring that companies not only grew but maintained solid financial foundations.

— TIME Staff, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of ensuring

Verb

Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.

— Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of assuring

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