affiancing

verb

present participle of affiance
as in proposing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiancing
  1. proposing
  2. promising
  3. engaging
  4. committing
  5. pledging
  6. wedding
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  • During the campaign, Lula sought to address those concerns by proposing a ban on sports betting, announcing a debt renegotiation program and backing tougher penalties for minors who commit crimes.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The best approach is to understand what the client actually needs before proposing a solution.
    — Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposing
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  • Reynolds understood how to sell the new pen, too, with advertisements promising an avant-garde writing utensil, capable of enduring long stretches of writing with no need to replenish the ink.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Péter Magyar’s government is pursuing Orbán-era officials and alleged misuse of public funds, while promising that investigations will follow the rule of law.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of promising
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  • Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Anthem, the studio’s attempt at a live-service open-world shooter, turned out more ambitious than engaging for most and was recently shuttered for good well after plans for a sweeping overhaul were aborted.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaging
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  • In Bellés’s estimation, everyone involved with the film immersed themselves in the details, committing to whatever their role was with something like abandon.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Founder Philip Manghisi tested the market through seasonal pop-ups before committing to a permanent location, citing Park City’s affluent customer base and limited luxury retail competition.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of committing
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  • Advertisement No end to the season could have been more apt than Joanne and Noah pledging their eternal love while, in a gorgeous beachfront rental just steps away, their parents and siblings tear each other apart.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Council voted 11-3 to endorse the boycott of the popular coffee chain Starbucks, pledging not to buy any of its products until the company finalizes a fair contract with its unionized baristas.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pledging
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  • In hopes of wedding out any future frustrations, Paley is not being coy about that subject.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Although many fans assumed that the pair had secretly tied the knot, some reports suggest that the rings aren’t actually wedding bands.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of wedding
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