affiancing

present participle of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiancing
Verb
  • But Bloomberg and Sadik-Khan were proposing something very different.
    Evan Friss, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The first film, which centered on Greg Fockner (Ben Stiller) enduring many awkward encounters while trying to impress his girlfriend’s parents before proposing, became a blockbuster hit, grossing $330 million worldwide.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Speaking to supporters gathered at Brooklyn Paramount theater, Mamdani celebrated the success of his ambitious, unapologetic campaign, promising a government not just of hope and idealism but one that will deliver both compassion and competence.
    TIME Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Potential additional locations in Charlotte are being evaluated, and Walmart and Wing have begun engaging local government officials across the metro area as part of that process, Walmart spokeswoman Jennifer Chunn told The Charlotte Observer.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Its 50/50 weight distribution and low center of gravity assured great handling, making the i8 a capable and engaging sports car in its own right.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Every prosecution and sentence like this one moves us a step closer to deterring criminals from committing these crimes and protecting others from a similar fate.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • China, Indonesia, and other Asian countries are committing to massive increases in solar and wind adoption, and renewable energy lobbyists will be present in force in Brazil to make their case to government officials there.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chris Jones is pledging allegiance to his teammate’s famous fiancée, and Taylor Swift is loving it.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Wheatley echoed that, asking donors to verify the organizations before pledging money.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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