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Definition of affiancednext
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

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verb

past tense of affiance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
  • That underdeveloped online channel is likely why the David Bellinger of Mizuho said many of these newer digital customers appear less engaged with Costco’s traditional warehouse experience.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • One new rule being proposed by the Education Department would overhaul the system that decides which colleges can receive federal money, known as the accreditation process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
  • That includes Shelbyville, where the developer Prologis has proposed turning hundreds of acres of farmland into an 11-building data center facility.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Turek is vying for the independent-leaning vote, while Wahls is hoping to gain the support from committed Democrats.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
  • For now, the company seems committed to defending its trademark.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 2 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
  • The president promised to supercharge building here, but then failed to fund a single new bed in this year's budget request.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 2 June 2026
  • In 1978, my father, Ebrahim Yazdi, supported the revolution and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, precisely because Khomeini promised not to become an autocrat.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • On the sporting side, Riquelme has pointed to Real Madrid currently having no players in the Spanish national team and has pledged to sign a player who will feature for Spain at the 2026 World Cup if elected.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Hudson Williams, the Canadian sweetheart behind the smash hit Heated Rivalry, has pledged his allegiance to the English department.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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