AFFIANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiances

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present tense third-person singular of affiance

as in proposes

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And what doctors say after the federal government proposes looser restrictions on testosterone.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026
The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of proposes

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For scientists, the milestone promises the enticing potential of unlocking secrets of the universe that have long remained elusive.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Now artificial intelligence promises to automate, augment, or dramatically reduce the need for many of the same tasks.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of promises

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Opposition leader pledges to return Maduro claimed victory in a 2024 election in which the opposition leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, was banned from running.

— Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Ultimately, no matter what pledges a company or country adopts, actually making things change on the ground is what slows emissions.

— Justin Worland, Time, 26 June 2026

Definition of pledges

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This binding international treaty commits states to AI systems that respect human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

— Alain Berset, Time, 6 July 2026
Those say the association's judicial body may suspend a disciplinary measure, which will be re-imposed if the player at issue commits a similar infringement during the probation period.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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