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stipulate

[stip-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪp yəˌleɪt /
VERB
decide on conditions
Synonyms
STRONGEST
designate guarantee impose lay down provide require specify spell out
STRONG
agree arrange bargain condition contract covenant detail engage make name particularize pledge postulate promise settle slot state
WEAK
insist upon lay finger on make a point pin down put down for specificate specificize
Antonyms
STRONG
break break off calculate confuse decline disagree discourage mix up refuse
WEAK
imply wish

Example Sentences

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The documents stipulate the couple held a trust worth $200 million — all of which would become Michael’s in the event of Kerri’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Usage restrictions governing its contract with the Pentagon stipulate that its AI cannot be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Let’s stipulate that nobody should be surprised by VanDyke’s conduct.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The new rules stipulate that all doors except the tailgate "shall be equipped with a mechanical release exterior door handle".

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

“Oh man. Can we stipulate right now that I’m not referring to you when I say something like that?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.