AFFIANCES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiances

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present tense third-person singular of affiance

as in proposes

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In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Designed to blur and sculpt the face, the powder promises to deliver up to 24 hours of oil and shine control, while the blush is said to help achieve a smooth and natural flush of color.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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And in the season opener, Annis and Wright went up against a pair of Class of 2027 Hurricanes commits in McArthur’s Jaylyn Jones and Sherrod Gourdine.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The renewal commits Verstappen to Red Bull into the next decade and continues their long-standing partnership that dates back to when the Dutchman raced in Formula 3 as a 16-year-old.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, Muspratt engages the audience by sharing stories about the composers and their compositions during the concerts and greeting them in person afterward.

— Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Similarly, when using the Heat setting, the HVAC system engages the furnace, boiler, or similar heating system at the same time as the fan, increasing the amount of energy used.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026

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