1
as in popular
being within the financial means of most people
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
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2
as in cheap
costing little
they've added some affordable options
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Recent Examples of afford
Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
A lot of it was the distance that I was afforded, the seeming distance that I was afforded.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
More than half of the caregivers polled say that the college their child ended up attending was not the most affordable option.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Leipold also feels that, despite investing so much of the salary cap in Kaprizov, the Wild will still be able to afford big fish via free agency or trade.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
A lot of it was the distance that I was afforded, the seeming distance that I was afforded.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The country also received high marks for its affordable, quality health care and public transportation.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
More than half of the caregivers polled say that the college their child ended up attending was not the most affordable option.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afford
Verb
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They Chiefs needed just five plays to go 97 yards for the TD.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The products—ranging from popular State Fair corn dogs to Jimmy Dean pancake and sausage sticks—are being removed from shelves after multiple injury complaints, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seven years after his popular debut, Sorry to Disrupt the Peace, Cottrell announced his new novel Afternoon Hours of a Hermit.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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This World Cup wasn’t going to be cheap to attend, but these memories for life cost so much that swathes of people can’t even toy with the idea.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Utility executives and analysts have said clean energy projects are crucial to help power new data centers and factories, because they can be built quickly and produce electricity that is relatively cheap.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor got the three touchdowns but was hardly explosive on a down-to-down basis.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the model preferred by YouTube, even streaming exclusives (like Premier League soccer on Peacock, for example) would be accessible directly via YouTube TV as opposed to having to leave the app.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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What’s desperately needed, Sisti said, are comprehensive investments in mental health — Housing First programs, funding to build up a mental health care workforce, and an easily accessible and coordinated system of voluntary treatment that prevents people from deteriorating on the streets.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Learn how to make the most of these eco-friendly and inexpensive laundry essentials.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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The advocacy group also proposed rerouting the entrance for cyclists through building an inexpensive temporary bike path.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aldi, the discount German grocer, is having a grand opening for its University City store at 9609 N. Tryon St. on Thursday, Sept. 4, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 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
Adjective
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Jones is signed for another five seasons at a $7 million cap hit that is only going to get more reasonable as the cap continues to rise.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Afford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afford. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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