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as in romances
also affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort
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2
as in events
a social gathering
the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair
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as in productions
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 things
something that happens
the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes
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as in matters
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 affairs
The State Police have also begun an internal affairs investigation into several personnel involved.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Over the past few months, Apple has lost a slew of other executives, including user interface chief Alan Dye and head of environment and government affairs Lisa Jackson.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Unlike some jaded Hollywood affairs, the mood seemed genuinely warm, even among people who in other settings might qualify as frenemy competition.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
His ouster came just weeks after one of his sons, Edward Altman III, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city, claiming he was wrongfully fired as head of CFD’s internal affairs unit.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Through archival research, difficult conversations with family, and interviews with numerous surviving people who knew his father (some quite intimately), Junod learns that Lou had many extramarital affairs, including several that stretched on for years.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Getting the full set of approvals for new wells takes longer since SB181 took effect, often 12 to 18 months, depending on the local government, said Katie Gillen, vice president of environmental, health, safety and regulatory affairs for Bison.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearly 17 years after Michael Jackson died, the King of Pop’s will remains in flux — beyond Branca and McClain being confirmed to oversee the estate — and many of his affairs still are entangled a near-record length probate court battle.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Attendees at the meeting Let included academic affairs administrators and personnel representing the president’s office, legal affairs and marketing and communications, Payne said.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Over the past few months, Apple has lost a slew of other executives, including user interface chief Alan Dye and head of environment and government affairs Lisa Jackson.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Unlike some jaded Hollywood affairs, the mood seemed genuinely warm, even among people who in other settings might qualify as frenemy competition.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
His ouster came just weeks after one of his sons, Edward Altman III, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city, claiming he was wrongfully fired as head of CFD’s internal affairs unit.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Through archival research, difficult conversations with family, and interviews with numerous surviving people who knew his father (some quite intimately), Junod learns that Lou had many extramarital affairs, including several that stretched on for years.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Getting the full set of approvals for new wells takes longer since SB181 took effect, often 12 to 18 months, depending on the local government, said Katie Gillen, vice president of environmental, health, safety and regulatory affairs for Bison.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearly 17 years after Michael Jackson died, the King of Pop’s will remains in flux — beyond Branca and McClain being confirmed to oversee the estate — and many of his affairs still are entangled a near-record length probate court battle.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Attendees at the meeting Let included academic affairs administrators and personnel representing the president’s office, legal affairs and marketing and communications, Payne said.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
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The show shifts between Jane’s time under the duchess’ employ, her varied romances and the police investigation into what happened to Thomas.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nick Viall and Natalie Joy are very familiar with age-gap romances.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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This heat wave is so extreme that it would only be expected to occur once about every 500 years in the current climate, according to World Weather Attribution, a group of scientists who study links between extreme weather events and climate change.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The issue has not been detailed, but such events are expected during early-stage testing of experimental aircraft.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The series will continue to film in Atlanta, GA, joining other Netflix productions that have filmed on location, including Stranger Things, His & Hers, the upcoming ’Tis So Sweet, All the Sinners Bleed, Sweet Magnolias Season 5, and A Different World.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Joseph is respected by peers and faculty for his constructive feedback, reliability, and leadership in exhibitions and productions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Four counts are related to election wagering, with Kalshi allegedly accepting bets on matters like if Vice President JD Vance will win the 2028 Presidential Election; and if a Democratic candidate will win the 2026 election for Secretary of State of Arizona.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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That same focus on practical, supportive ingredients shows up in products like their Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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