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Definition of affiancednext
as in engaged
pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affianced
Adjective
  • In a new dark comedy (now in theaters) from Dream Scenario director Kristoffer Borgli, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play Charlie and Emma, an engaged couple whose wedding plans are thrown into disarray when the latter makes a disturbing confession.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Performance Data Helps Teams Focus on What Works Content strategy can become more effective when teams identify which pages attract attention, which channels drive visits, and which topics keep users engaged and loyal.
    William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Could proposed property tax cuts impact shops and other businesses?
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That debate is now heating up in Kentucky, where state lawmakers just voted to override new wakeboat regulations that state wildlife officials had proposed in December.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • That, in itself, becomes the best and most heartfelt display of the couple thanks to leads Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly’s committed turns.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Our office remains committed to holding all individuals accountable under the law and to preserving the integrity of our justice system.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Trump promised early on that the war would likely not last beyond six weeks.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Vance promised that the spike is temporary and prices will fall after the war has ended.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Numerous local groups and agencies have pledged their support, including the Homeless Trust and Camillus House.
    Jim DeFede, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • As the Dallas Mavericks’ pursuit of a new arena ramps up, Welts pledged to build the best NBA arena in history and reaffirmed that the franchise will do everything possible to build its new home in Dallas.
    Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Affianced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affianced. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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