AFFIANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiances

verb

present tense third-person singular of affiance

as in proposes

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The human role changes from doing the work to reviewing and approving what the agent proposes to do as well as defining the thresholds at which the agent must stop and ask.

— Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In his latest book, A Sudden Flicker of Light, Thomson proposes that cinema has in fact been a damaging cultural force.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposes

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The facility promises innovation in medicine, clean energy, engineering, and national security through large-scale computer modeling and simulations, according to the university.

— Jack Springgate, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The live stream promises boundless access and constant visibility, collapsing the boundary between the real and the performed, the private and the public, until living a life and broadcasting one become virtually indistinguishable.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of promises

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The week’s biggest stories Disney’s D23 convention New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro pledges new stories and experiences in first address.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Ominously, the order pledges federal pressure, including from the Justice Department, to push states into overturning their own vaccine mandates.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Section 250 expands on that by dictating that a corporation or partnership may be held liable when a senior manager commits any crime — not just economic offenses — while acting under actual or apparent authority.

— Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
If panzanella is already an argument for eating bread and oil for dinner, frying the bread simply commits to the premise.

— Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of commits

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The generally low-impact activity engages multiple muscle groups while providing both cardiovascular and strength-building benefits.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Brand clarity is established before a prospect even engages, positioning a company ahead of competitors in crowded categories.

— Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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