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
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The All-Pro cornerback isn’t buying into what these Dolphins are selling, and the last thing head coach Mike McDaniel can afford is for Ramsey to pollute the water.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Devastation from Trump’s proposal would extend beyond tenants to landlords and affordable housing developers who rely on Section 8, Schwartz said.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Verb
Spirit days can expose wealth disparities among families: Whose parents can afford to buy this sort of fast fashion for first-graders every time a new spirit week drops, and whose can’t?
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The All-Pro cornerback isn’t buying into what these Dolphins are selling, and the last thing head coach Mike McDaniel can afford is for Ramsey to pollute the water.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Adjective
Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Amazon is a treasure trove for affordable K-beauty skincare.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Devastation from Trump’s proposal would extend beyond tenants to landlords and affordable housing developers who rely on Section 8, Schwartz said.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afford
Verb
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The directive of cardio in popular culture has always been burning calories, which is about weight loss.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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If your mom loves photos but struggles to keep them organized, a digital picture frame like the popular Aura Aspen at Amazon is the perfect solution.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Tesla troubles: Amid tough year, Tesla releases a new, cheaper version of the Model Y Is the 2025 Tesla Model Y a good SUV to get?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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High energy costs overall are due to a number of factors, including inefficiencies, losses, theft, inflation, and quirks of long-term contracts that result in the utility paying for more expensive power sources even when cheaper ones are available.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Ava rises at dawn to get a makeover at the mall to prepare to see her gorgeous, successful ex-girlfriend.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Why are deals taking so long? Negotiating comprehensive trade deals can be a long, complicated process and some experts have questioned Trump's short timeline for getting so many deals done.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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While the video described above is not intended for children, for example, social media loopholes make this kind of content easily accessible to them.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Many of these roles typically go to candidates with college degrees and aren’t readily accessible through the short-term training programs that have been expanding across New York.—
Jonathan Bowles,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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These include cutting down on manicures, women going back to their natural hair color, and cooking inexpensive meals like rice and beans at home.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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And Nantahala National Forest borders the park in North Carolina, offering inexpensive and less crowded camping on public land.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
5 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Eureka Innova Cordless Stick Multi-Surface Vacuum for $207: This is a good stick vacuum at a reasonable price.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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There is no sustainable or reasonable way to make rent costs come down for New Yorkers, particularly at the lower income bands, without simply constructing a lot more housing in general.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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“Afford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afford. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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