affianced 1 of 2

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

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affianced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • Finally, employees who feel like their benefits work for them are often more engaged and less likely to leave.
    Dave Etling, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • One came from JaYoung Kim, a high school English teacher who, over 15 years in the classroom, had seen her students become less engaged and have more social-emotional issues.
    Manoush Zomorodi, STAT, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Aytaç Yilmaz, Ore Energy co-founder and CEO, said the project will begin with a committed first phase of 400 megawatt-hours (MWh), scheduled for delivery in 2028.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Republicans promised to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
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
Verb
  • Reuters — South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI mega-projects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments worth more than $576 billion over several years.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • While the ongoing calls for accountability from company officials continue to flood in from residents and city officials alike, GKN Aerospace has opened a community initiative to support evacuees and pledged $500,000 to people impacted by the crisis.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 June 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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