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as in romance
also affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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as in event
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings
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as in incident
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matter
something to be dealt with
it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight
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Recent Examples of affair
Warren said Feinstein and Krista Whitaker, the Bears’ executive vice president of legal affairs and business/chief legal officer, had started preparing a contract weeks in advance of Poles’ eventual decision.
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Adam Jahns, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
And 73 percent of Hispanic undergraduates are the first in their families to go to college, more than for any other group, according to NASPA, an association of student affairs administrators.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Rumors circulated that McArthur and Orsini had an affair, something McArthur always denied.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
As well as the recent charges, five women in the U.K. — four who remained anonymous and one who was 16 years old — previously came forward to accuse Brand in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 current affairs show Dispatches in September 2023.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adam Jahns, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
And 73 percent of Hispanic undergraduates are the first in their families to go to college, more than for any other group, according to NASPA, an association of student affairs administrators.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Rumors circulated that McArthur and Orsini had an affair, something McArthur always denied.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
As well as the recent charges, five women in the U.K. — four who remained anonymous and one who was 16 years old — previously came forward to accuse Brand in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 current affairs show Dispatches in September 2023.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affair
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The romance between Heigl’s Izzie and Morgan’s Denny in Season 2 bolstered the show’s popularity and powered Heigl to an Emmy win.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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These Celebrity Pets Have Their Own Instagram Accounts — And Some Have Over 500K Followers Neither Flay nor Williamson have publicly commented on the romance.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to lake@orlandosentinel.com.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Given that most vehicles sold in the U.S. are made with a combination of domestic and imported parts, the new duties are expected to affect pricing and production strategies across the industry.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, too, brands have been increasingly seeking smaller production runs made closer to home.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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None of the country’s three top circuits have issued any warnings, and one top exhibitor says the vast majority of its showings have been without a major incident.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The incident was later deemed a swatting call, a when a fake 911 report is made in order to activate police response.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The photo suggests that interstellar 'scraps' of matter are being strewn into space as the hungry black hole chows down on its dinner.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Without this accompaniment, there's a risk of getting stuck in superficial layers of reflection without getting to the real bottom of the matter.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, Heyman's past alliances, most notably his managerial stint with CM Punk during Punk's significant championship run, inject a compelling layer of intrigue into this high-stakes triple-threat match that will headline night 1.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: This is the first year that San Diego Magazine's annual restaurant awards includes best bagels in the city.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Affair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affair. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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