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as in romance
also affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in event
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings
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as in incident
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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The two-day family-friendly affair has a lineup of exciting events, including a chili cook-off and a monster lake plunge, plus the chance to try your hand at cross-country skiing, tubing, or snowmobiling at Beaver Creek Lodge in Garden City.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Trump also inserted himself into Israel’s domestic affairs, calling for Netanyahu’s yearslong corruption trial to be thrown out.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The trove included 16th-century records of clandestine government affairs, a 15th-century letter from a knight and documents from the Dutch East India Company.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Turner spent a decade in Indiana, but the NBA's two-time blocks leader seemed to be at an impasse with his state of affairs in Indianapolis.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Trump also inserted himself into Israel’s domestic affairs, calling for Netanyahu’s yearslong corruption trial to be thrown out.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The trove included 16th-century records of clandestine government affairs, a 15th-century letter from a knight and documents from the Dutch East India Company.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Turner spent a decade in Indiana, but the NBA's two-time blocks leader seemed to be at an impasse with his state of affairs in Indianapolis.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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The Percy Jackson star first sparked romance rumors in January 2020 but the couple didn't make their red carpet debut until August 2022 at the Bullet Train premiere.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The 22-year-old talent plays a dreamy lesbian love interest opposite Alexandra McVicker in Alice Maio Mackay’s fresh demon romance.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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Fussell has set ambitious growth goals, acquiring production banners in various countries, buying full control of streamer BritBox, and targeting to double the business’ 2021/2022 revenue and profit by 2027/2028.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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This new translation will the first step in a planned future rollout of the show, including future concert dates and plans for a fully stage production that will be announced in 2026.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact Trumbull police at 203-261-3665.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Allegations of the incident being an elaborate hoax arose later that night, following the family's interview on Larry King Live.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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When speed and urgency matter, leaders and teams need solutions that reduce noise and enhance focus.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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That injury adds another layer of intrigue to what was already a compelling matchup.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Much of the intrigue around Lohner is projecting — a word Payton tossed out after the Broncos drafted him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Rosamund Pike is fabulous in hot pink, black and floral while attending the press night after party for Inter Alia at the National Theatre on July 23 in London.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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