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
In about half of states, agreements regarding post-placement contact are not court-enforceable, regardless of any stipulations put in writing.
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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
While there are no stipulations involved, bragging rights will undoubtedly be on the line, as the winners will have one-up on their opponents after several weeks of trash-talking and physical attacks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
Michigan, Ohio, the territory of Puerto Rico and other states have specific stipulations regarding anonymity.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
So, if your pint is a crucial part of your matchday experience, check the exact stipulations first.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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
While there are no stipulations involved, bragging rights will undoubtedly be on the line, as the winners will have one-up on their opponents after several weeks of trash-talking and physical attacks.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
Michigan, Ohio, the territory of Puerto Rico and other states have specific stipulations regarding anonymity.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
So, if your pint is a crucial part of your matchday experience, check the exact stipulations first.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulations
Noun
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Total taxpayer savings could amount to an additional $50 billion because the IRS has yet to update its withholding tables to account for new provisions retroactive to the start of 2025, Oxford lead economist Nancy Vanden Houten said in a report this week.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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His previous version of HB23, known as HB244, passed the State Senate during Alabama’s 2025 Legislative Session with the same provisions — apart from the provision banning teachers from using students’ preferred pronouns, which was removed — but ultimately did not become law.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The warnings also underscore the early arrival of winter weather, signaling that colder, stormier conditions are setting in across much of the region.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Heat, drought and other poor weather conditions have hurt coffee production globally in recent years, causing prices to surge.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Stipulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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