stipulates

Definition of stipulatesnext
present tense third-person singular of stipulate
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Verb
  • Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The act specifies Florida Forever as the state’s primary land protection program to build the corridor.
    Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The author insists there was no bigger fan of the Jackson children and the Jackson 5 than Joseph, whose main goal in forming the group in the first place was to protect them.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But Grindr insists this isn’t going to be a gay rave.
    Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What defines Canneseries today?
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The result will be a legal race to see which of those courts enjoins the policy first.
    John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This process ensures that the facility’s systems and structures can continue to function securely throughout the extended period.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Early harvesting prevents fruit from rotting and ensures better use of your tomatoes.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Anaheim resort has expanded facial-recognition technology at entrances to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure after months of limited testing, reads Disney’s privacy notice, in which the company states the intention is to make reentry easier and to prevent fraud.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
    Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Stipulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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