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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the face of what appears to be the abuse and manipulation of these prediction markets, lawmakers have proposed a flurry of actions to rein in the sites and dozens of states have launched lawsuits aiming to have the apps regulated as gambling businesses.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In the 1970s, James Lovelock proposed that the biosphere was not just green scruff quivering on Earth's surface.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, the District remains committed to working collaboratively with the PEA to reach a fair and equitable agreement.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Yes, parents and athletes get trapped in this vicious cycle being promised that college coaches will be in attendance (HUGE LIE).
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of major health insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare, last year pledged to make fewer medical procedures require pre-authorization and to speed up the review process.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Magnus Talma became the second Bishop Moore player this week to commit to an FBS program when the speedy wide receiver pledged to Boston College.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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