as in provision
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 stipulation
The rule has a number of stipulations, chief among them that a formula (not a person) determines the number, price, and date of the trade.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Different conferences are proposing different stipulations should a field expansion be reached.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The new civil complaint notes that the MPCA issued Northern Iron a notice of violation in April 2023 over outdated emissions controls and equipment installed without proper permits, leading to a stipulation agreement between the two parties in July 2023.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Many of Trump’s trade deals, including with the Philippines and Indonesia, include a stipulation that U.S. exports will not face tariffs, which gave Trump the sweeter side of the deal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 July 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Different conferences are proposing different stipulations should a field expansion be reached.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The new civil complaint notes that the MPCA issued Northern Iron a notice of violation in April 2023 over outdated emissions controls and equipment installed without proper permits, leading to a stipulation agreement between the two parties in July 2023.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Many of Trump’s trade deals, including with the Philippines and Indonesia, include a stipulation that U.S. exports will not face tariffs, which gave Trump the sweeter side of the deal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulation
Noun
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Faced with political and business backlash, the administration rolled back or delayed several of its harshest provisions, and stocks moved toward recovery.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The version passed by Senate Republicans earlier this month contains several key elements, but fewer provisions to curb marketing to children.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Employers can reach out to an immigration attorney to implement a strategic approach as immigration requirements tighten.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Boone County deputies shot Both deputies underwent surgery at UC Medical Center and were in stable condition, Ridgell said.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing security operations.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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This obligation would apply to any interactive AI system, such as a chatbot or automated screening tool, unless the AI nature is obvious or an exception applies.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There are exceptions — Douglas Luiz, the Brazil international midfielder set to join on loan from Juventus with an obligation/option to make the move permanent for €30m (£26m; $35m) — is 27 years old.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The deal struck between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Teachers Association of Baltimore County included a proviso giving teachers the day before Thanksgiving as a half remote professional development day and half mental health day, effectively giving them a half-day off.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The swing-off was a new proviso in the current collective bargaining agreement, agreed to after the league locked the players out for 99 days during the ’21-22 offseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
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As an always-reliable asset, few Navy operators alive today waste time mulling canal contingencies.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beneficiary designations offer limited contingency planning.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulation. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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