betrothing

present participle of betroth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothing
Verb
  • Debates in the city council chambers led to strong opposition of city initiatives, petitions proposing to change the city’s form of government and nine recall attempts on the mayor.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Tundidor went further, proposing a 10% reduction, which the city’s finance staff estimated would cut revenues by $13 million.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 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
  • 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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“Betrothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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