stipulate (for)

verb

ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce stipulate (for) (audio)
Definition of stipulate (for)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the contract stipulates for a renegotiation of the terms after two years

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  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
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  • As Haitians on both sides of the island took sides, Dominican authorities demanded an apology, nationalists denounced the statement as an affront to Dominican sovereignty, and Haiti’s foreign ministry distanced the government from it.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Barcelona turmoil late on Monday followed protests across the country over the weekend that demanded measures to resolve a crisis sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, the country's capital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of demand
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  • The city’s postcard sights and destination-worthy dining spots require at least a 20-minute taxi drive or a hop on The Siam’s boat, which can drop you off at most piers along the river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Twenty-three states have no rating from the big agencies at all, which locks them out of mandates that require one.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of require
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  • No payment is requested or exchanged at any point during the selection, evaluation or ranking process; inclusion is based solely on the methodology.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Others, like Ashra, are requested in advance for Shirodhara therapy, while many guests book Bernie for acupuncture and cupping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of request
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“Stipulate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulate%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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