afforded

past tense of afford

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Recent Examples of afforded As of Friday evening, FIFA has not announced any closing news conference where media will be afforded opportunities to ask Infantino questions. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The practice-time change will go into effect beginning in next month’s New Hampshire race; extra practice time will be afforded everywhere besides the superspeedways at Daytona and Talladega. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 In several of these instances, Odysseus and his men are not afforded the opportunity to properly bury and memorialize their friends, despite his men’s desire to take the time to do so. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Iran says all prisoners in the Islamic Republic are afforded due process. Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 As an island 30 miles out to sea, certain amenities simply aren’t afforded here. Annie Davidson Watson, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Biden afforded his Republican challenger Donald Trump an advantage by waiting too long to drop out of the race. Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Disposal companies will also benefit from a stable market afforded by the larger source of material. Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
Verb
  • Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Donaldson, who went undrafted out of Miami last season, is signed by the Heat to a two-way deal.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.
    PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Each player got 15 swings in the second round, with batters homering on their final swings continuing until not homering.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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