AFFIANCING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

affiancing

verb

present participle of affiance

as in proposing

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Norway's government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Norway’s government wants to get a handle on both the promise and peril of AI glasses, and is proposing that parliament enact a temporary ban on them in some places.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Anura Kumara Dissanayake became president on an anti-corruption platform in 2024 promising to take action against anyone suspected of corruption in the Rajapaksa family and previous administrations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Albanese, in comments to the media this week, said his government was providing consular assistance and engaging directly with the family.

— Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Barbara Diaz, 38, of Glastonbury was charged with street takeover, engaging police in pursuit, second-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace and reckless driving.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

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The Horned Frogs were aided by BYU’s offensive line committing multiple penalties and having multiple low snaps to Bachmeier, but even without BYU’s mistakes, the Horned Frogs routinely disrupted BYU’s offensive rhythm.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
Johnson does good work committing to the bit here, too, barreling forward despite her friends’ alarm and disapproval.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra last month, pledging to deepen their partnership on issues like defense and trade.

— Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
The Serbian Progressive Party has gradually taken control of all state institutions since coming to power in 2012, while denying abuse of office and repeatedly pledging to fight graft.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

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