AFFIANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiances

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present tense third-person singular of affiance

as in proposes

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The Chinese team proposes embedding the radar antenna, control components and associated equipment inside the aircraft’s wing.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

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The final sprint promises more fireworks, with both parties summoning their biggest names to Georgia for a showdown that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
That's a strange trade-off for a refresh, given that the XM6 promises 30 hours with ANC and 40 hours with ANC off.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

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Anthropic pledges 5 percent of its shares to its new public benefit fund as, altogether, new charitable pledges by AI companies will amount to the largest wealth giveaway in modern history.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Anthropic pledges 5% of its shares to new public benefit fund.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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Skechers said the campus will serve as the new headquarters for the Friendship foundation, which engages more than 5,000 students, participants and volunteers across Los Angeles Country.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Unlike the Vienna Philharmonic, which has no music director and engages only guest conductors, Berlin is led by a single musician with a distinct personality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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