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
Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
But with their livelihoods in limbo, many people can’t afford to wait for a tariff reprieve.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The problem of affordable home ownership in Fort Worth was highlighted in a 2023 report of the city’s Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
When hearings and meetings at the Commission are scheduled, developers and their lobbyists receive unlimited time to address commissioners directly at every session, and are afforded ample opportunity to woo them into approving substantial alterations or, in some instances, complete demolitions.
—Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
But with their livelihoods in limbo, many people can’t afford to wait for a tariff reprieve.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Lucky for you, Amazon’s fashion department has a hidden section that’s chock-full of affordable spring tops.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The problem of affordable home ownership in Fort Worth was highlighted in a 2023 report of the city’s Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While Way Day started as an annual spring event, the sale has become so popular that Wayfair added a second promotion in the fall with equally impressive markdowns.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Yahoo was at one point the most popular search engine in the world, before slowly losing its market share to Google in the early 2000s.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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China leads the global production of cheap goods made in large volume, such as dishes and cooking gadgets.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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With police turning a blind eye, Portland became a honeypot for local and out-of-state addicts to score cheap dope and use it freely.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Two tony safari experiences are accessible in Tanzania via bush plane, which Safari Air Link can provide.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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The majority of viewing targets are easily accessible to newcomers using nothing but the naked eye and a dark sky, although some may benefit from the use of a stargazing smartphone app such as Stellarium, or Starry night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, company executives unveiled an inexpensive, spartan electric truck that comes at a critical time for U.S. consumers and the industry.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tier 1 includes inexpensive generics, like blood pressure drugs that have been on the market since the 1980s.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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For non-discount customers, PG&E said in an email its typical bill is around $211 per month as of January.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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Multi: Multi-ground (MG) cleats are designed to achieve reasonable levels of traction, grip and control on as many types of ground as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Afford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afford. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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