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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  • The big picture: Trump blew up an initial bipartisan agreement earlier this week, demanding that Congress also raise the debt limit before the end of the year.
    Kathleen Hunter, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Loosely based on Tina Fey's experiences writing for SNL, 30 Rock has Fey portraying Liz Lemon, head writer at The Girlie Show, whose whole career is thrown into chaos when a dashing new executive demands major changes to the show.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of demand
Verb
  • His work suggests that global problem-solving requires diverse perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Clear input guidelines and error messages are essential to help users understand what information is required and why.
    Forrester, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of require
Verb
  • Photo: Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department/AP In a court appearance on Thursday, Oren requested bail in order to spend time with his wife, who is due to give birth very soon.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In a letter sent Thursday to officials, the company requested an election to approve the incorporation.
    Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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 25 Dec. 2024.

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