affiancing

present participle of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiancing
Verb
  • Trenton Stewart Stewart was weeks away from his wedding after proposing to his fiancé in December, according to social media posts.
    Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, Kelce had to settle for proposing after recording a podcast.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Their uses include promising methods for cleaning up toxic pollution.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Even so, General Motors now is promising to offer about $6,000 in net savings on EV lease deals through October.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.
    Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Interactive and engaging toys to keep your pets entertained and active.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With this song, YOASOBI sings about continuing to dance on stage and committing to their roles, even without applause or in the face of ridicule.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
  • His teammates have noticed his progression offensively, while still committing to being solid in the defensive and neutral zones.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Several legislators questioned candidates who had signed a document pledging not to run again for full-time county executive if appointed.
    Ilana Arougheti Updated October 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another source told People in August 2025 that Swift and Kelce aren’t currently wedding planning.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Kai Cenat speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York on June 21, and Kim Kardashian at Hotel Gritti in Venice, Italy, ahead of the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding on June 26.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Affiancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiancing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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