BETROTHING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

betrothing

verb

present participle of betroth

as in proposing

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The government is proposing stricter medical cannabis rules that would require in-person doctor visits for cannabis flower prescriptions and pharmacy pickups.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of proposing

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That Santos ranked among some of the best midfielders in the Premier League for line-breaking passes last season is promising.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
After the planning board vote, Miami City Commissioner Damian Pardo held a town hall meeting at which Regalado and other county officials sought to allay those fears, promising to shield the neighborhood and develop traffic-mitigation measures.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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Kane went from penalty scorer to committing a foul that led to a Mexico penalty, kicking the leg of Brian Gutiérrez while trying to clear the ball.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Drop Shots 😱 A player in the girls’ singles was disqualified from her match after committing a cardinal Wimbledon sin.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Candidate Ryan Meyer has also been a vocal opponent of the tax policies, pledging to reverse them quickly if elected.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of pledging

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The event served as a precursor to their lavish 1,000-person wedding the next day, both of which were held at Madison Square Garden.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026
My child’s lack of response combined with their noncommittal attitude toward a visit with me makes planning a small family wedding a difficult task.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

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