BETROTHING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

betrothing

verb

present participle of betroth

as in proposing

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On July 27, the government introduced legislation proposing longer prison terms and higher fines for examination fraud.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The group filed an initiative petition proposing an ordinance that would require major stadium projects to go to a vote before construction can begin.

— Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of proposing

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The unit has an influx of talent in Proctor, Miami’s 2026 first-round pick, as well as promising pieces like Paul and Savaiianae, the latter of whom’s return to the right side could be a huge difference-maker.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
But within a couple of weeks, conditions for hosting the events looked promising as long as there were some modifications to where the athletes ran and biked.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Definition of promising

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Talk through your options with your financial advisor before pledging your portfolio, and make sure the loan fits into the rest of your strategy and financial situation.

— Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
As with any crowdfunding campaign, backers should review the project timeline and delivery details before pledging.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of pledging

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Rumors of a split between the former couple began when Antonoff attended his longtime collaborator Taylor Swift‘s wedding to Travis Kelce with his sister, Rachel, on July 3.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
But even at a family wedding the king and queen could not escape their royal responsibilities.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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