1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
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as in cheap
costing little
they've added some affordable options
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Recent Examples of afford
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Backyard Produce Project began in 2009 in the midst of the economic downturn when counselors at Poway Unified campuses spoke at a community meeting about an increase in local families who were unable to afford healthy food, said Jane Radatz, the project’s co-founder.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bulls were open to extending Dosunmu this summer to retain a valuable piece of their youth development plan on an affordable contract.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
To keep control of the House, the Republican Party cannot afford to lose more than two seats.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Backyard Produce Project began in 2009 in the midst of the economic downturn when counselors at Poway Unified campuses spoke at a community meeting about an increase in local families who were unable to afford healthy food, said Jane Radatz, the project’s co-founder.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This is more affordable and comes prepackaged in tea bags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bulls were open to extending Dosunmu this summer to retain a valuable piece of their youth development plan on an affordable contract.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afford
Verb
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Takaichi is hugely popular, but the governing LDP, which has ruled Japan for most of the last seven decades, has struggled with funding and religious scandals in recent years.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Virgin Mary is a popular site of Christian pilgrimage on the slopes of Mount Koressos, about three miles from the archaeological site.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These are cheap to produce and easy to swallow due to their smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a distinctive look and a €38,290 ($45,425) passenger van base price (German market) that undercuts even the cheapest VW ID.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And the other function of music media is learning more, getting deeper into fandom, learning more about the lives of a lot of musicians, many of whom don’t necessarily need a magazine or music media to put their image out there for them.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This latest iteration, which builds on the 2024 version by adding a voter ID provision, must get 60 votes to pass.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That declaration puts political clout behind the status quo, where public land remains accessible to those who can buy control of key parcels and hire fancy attorneys.—
Karlee Provenza,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Give them a home with a rotating tray, which will make your collection less chaotic and more accessible.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Make an easy, inexpensive DIY raised bed with concrete retaining wall blocks.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Seattle built a championship defensive front with an expensive free agent (Demarcus Lawrence), an inexpensive free agent (Uchenna Nwosu) and a first-round and two second-round picks.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under a reasonable definition of the SVOD market, Netflix’s market dominance is impossible to ignore.—
Hal Singer,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Offer Choices, Within Limits Offering reasonable levels of freedom and allowing children to make choices is a great way to empower them, build confidence in their decision-making skills, and help build a sense of responsibility.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Afford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afford. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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