affiancing

verb

Definition of affiancingnext
present participle of affiance
as in proposing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiancing
  1. proposing
  2. promising
  3. engaging
  4. committing
Verb
  • Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
    Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • As one manifestation of Carter’s commitment, his administration began to oppose loans from international financial institutions to rights-abusing governments, promising to provide financial support only after these countries demonstrated concrete improvements on human rights.
    Michael Posner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Was Knies’ promising rookie season not necessarily a sign of things to come?
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of promising
Verb
  • Conclusion Virtual cannabis events and educational workshops offer a safe, accessible, and engaging way to explore the multifaceted world of cannabis.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The performers' popularity contributed to raising millions for Carter's campaign and engaging younger voter demographics.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of engaging
Verb
  • This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.
    Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of committing
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