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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An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure health care provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to health care.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other than Tennessee residency and legal citizenship, there were no other qualification requirements.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Stipulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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