as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable
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Recent Examples of stipulations
Most allow same-day registration on Election Day, though some have stipulations such as applying only to presidential elections or being available only through early voting.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Part of the settlement agreement included stipulations for Paramount to release 60 Minutes transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates post-air.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In about half of states, agreements regarding post-placement contact are not court-enforceable, regardless of any stipulations put in writing.
—Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
But the pro golfer only agreed to participate in the project after production agreed to his filming stipulations.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Stefan paid the rent, but there were stipulations.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
China approved the deal at the time, but with some stipulations, CNBC's Arjun Kharpal notes.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
This is no accident, as stipulations in the language of the incentive allow the dealer, not the purchaser, to be considered the owner allowing the lessee ability to gain the benefit of the credit regardless of income.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Part of the settlement agreement included stipulations for Paramount to release 60 Minutes transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates post-air.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In about half of states, agreements regarding post-placement contact are not court-enforceable, regardless of any stipulations put in writing.
—Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
But the pro golfer only agreed to participate in the project after production agreed to his filming stipulations.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Stefan paid the rent, but there were stipulations.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
China approved the deal at the time, but with some stipulations, CNBC's Arjun Kharpal notes.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
This is no accident, as stipulations in the language of the incentive allow the dealer, not the purchaser, to be considered the owner allowing the lessee ability to gain the benefit of the credit regardless of income.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulations
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Stipulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulations. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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