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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
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 things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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Recent Examples of affairs
An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Being that issues of the Trust not being actually funded remain before the probate court, and there is clearly no love lost between Paris Jackson and Branca, perhaps what is being implied here is a greater degree of financial management over MJ’s affairs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Sanjay Wagle, the association’s senior vice president of government affairs, said property taxes are a concern for many disabled veterans looking to purchase a home.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Starring Anaïs Demoustier as an irrepressible Parisian grad student who steamrolls her way into and out of affairs, the film was the standout of that year’s Cannes Critics’ Week.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Meanwhile, a committee of Palestinian technocrats nominated to govern Gaza’s day-to-day affairs have yet to enter the enclave, said people close to the committee.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Rayner claimed her mistake was unwitting and based on poor legal advice, but her unresolved tax affairs could blight a bid to oust Starmer as leader.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Muhlrad will be head of film business affairs, reporting directly to Valenti.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 May 2026
Chief deputy James Saulter was terminated for insubordination after failing to show up for an internal affairs interview, King wrote in a letter obtained by the Star-Telegram.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Being that issues of the Trust not being actually funded remain before the probate court, and there is clearly no love lost between Paris Jackson and Branca, perhaps what is being implied here is a greater degree of financial management over MJ’s affairs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Sanjay Wagle, the association’s senior vice president of government affairs, said property taxes are a concern for many disabled veterans looking to purchase a home.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Starring Anaïs Demoustier as an irrepressible Parisian grad student who steamrolls her way into and out of affairs, the film was the standout of that year’s Cannes Critics’ Week.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Meanwhile, a committee of Palestinian technocrats nominated to govern Gaza’s day-to-day affairs have yet to enter the enclave, said people close to the committee.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Rayner claimed her mistake was unwitting and based on poor legal advice, but her unresolved tax affairs could blight a bid to oust Starmer as leader.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Muhlrad will be head of film business affairs, reporting directly to Valenti.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 May 2026
Chief deputy James Saulter was terminated for insubordination after failing to show up for an internal affairs interview, King wrote in a letter obtained by the Star-Telegram.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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Some of my favorite things about these characters is the friendships that form separate from the romances, and that also felt ripe for TV adaptation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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People often assume that romances are the work of pure fantasy.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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To fill the void left by streamers, Nigeria is attracting new productions and investment through tax incentives and industry reforms.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Panelists will discuss tax credits, regional rebates, financing tools, grants, and the statewide support systems available to productions at every scale.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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If decertified, the union can no longer represent teachers in salary negotiations or other matters.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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There are only full-size bath products in the rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The act also would have shifted oversight of safety and testing from the Marijuana Enforcement Division to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and funded a program in which regulators would randomly collect marijuana products from dispensaries to test them for contaminants.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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