affiances

present tense third-person singular of affiance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiances
Verb
  • So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Each therapy dog team commits to at least two to three two-hour shifts monthly, the airport notes.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There are paddles on both sides that operate the throttle, and a ring that engages the brakes.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Deterred by Fabian, Belinda engages Pornchai for protection instead, which is a pretty smooth move.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Affiances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiances. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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