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Definition of affiancednext
as in engaged
pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • Those late audits have caused ongoing comments by engaged residents who are perplexed that year after year the town’s government is not able to provide the same audit the state’s other 168 municipalities complete and submit to the public and the state’s budget office.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Guiliani said her students have been more engaged and focused.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Several red states have proposed legislation modeled on California's 2023 law, which bans four food additives.
    Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Aleshire said the development firm proposed surrendering that portion of the property months ago as a gift to the city and the two parties have been in amicable negotiations since.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Regulation reality Despite companies’ efforts to remain committed to reducing their environmental impact, sustainability initiatives are increasingly bearing the brunt of rising costs and tightening budgets.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
  • This indicates a committed investment in the space.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Touting Hartford’s commitment to due process and the rule of law, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam promised a thorough investigation into a violent incident at a vigil Thursday night between protesters and what are believed to be federal employees.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The president who promised to always put America First and decried foreign interventions that lead to nation-building is now standing astride the globe with the ambition of bending it to his will.
    Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The company has pledged to build one home for underinsured families for every 10 homes built in Los Angeles.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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