AFFIANCED Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

affianced 1 of 2

adjective

as in engaged

pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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unattached

affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance

as in proposed

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Adjective

Retirees who stay engaged, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful activities often find more satisfaction than those who simply step away from work without a clear plan for what comes next.

— Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Keep reading to discover new ways to help kids stay engaged and on top of their learning.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of engaged

Verb

His campaign has proposed property tax freeze for seniors, no-cost diagnostic mammograms and less regulation on businesses.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
This session, lawmakers proposed HB1174, which would direct the Department of Justice to collect and track HOA complaints but stops short of giving the agency authority to investigate disputes or enforce state law.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Definition of proposed

Adjective

As baseball braces for a potentially lengthy lockout after the 2026 season, the Players’ Association has brandished the record-setting price as an example of how committed spending can drive franchise values.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of committed

Verb

But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
There were also indelible fan interactions, like a lucky couple who was promised tickets to another Karol concert in Paris for their honeymoon.

— Jessi Roti, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

Definition of promised

Adjective

The first involves the two betrothed lovers who are to be wed that night, Charlie (Daniel Yearwood) and Jean (Kylie Victoria Edwards).

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of betrothed

Verb

Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
At the same time, the government has pledged to allow Haitians living abroad to vote for president for the first time.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of pledged

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