as in went
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of afforded
These landlocked properties offer a kind of privacy not afforded cheek-by-jowl homes along the beach as well as gorgeous views that can take in the mountains and the ocean.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Angelina had half the confessionals afforded to Mike White despite lasting one episode longer.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
House Democrats have been investigating allegations of special treatment afforded to Maxwell at the minimum-security facility.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The first two weeks of the program are mostly focused on conditioning, and the coaching staff will be on the field with the quarterbacks for the first time on April 20, when the Browns will hold a voluntary bonus minicamp afforded to teams with new coaches.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
All rooms are afforded garden views where lotus blossoms bloom in murky waters, mango trees produce sweet fruit, and orchids spring to life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Those undeserving objects of their contempt absolutely ought to be afforded such minimal dividing space.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t even afforded more than 1 1/3 innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Tuazon strategized with her team about how to get the images needed of both the search operation and any potential memorial, while also remaining cognizant of boundaries – something that the couple often were not afforded during their short lives.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Angelina had half the confessionals afforded to Mike White despite lasting one episode longer.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
House Democrats have been investigating allegations of special treatment afforded to Maxwell at the minimum-security facility.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The first two weeks of the program are mostly focused on conditioning, and the coaching staff will be on the field with the quarterbacks for the first time on April 20, when the Browns will hold a voluntary bonus minicamp afforded to teams with new coaches.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
All rooms are afforded garden views where lotus blossoms bloom in murky waters, mango trees produce sweet fruit, and orchids spring to life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Those undeserving objects of their contempt absolutely ought to be afforded such minimal dividing space.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t even afforded more than 1 1/3 innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Tuazon strategized with her team about how to get the images needed of both the search operation and any potential memorial, while also remaining cognizant of boundaries – something that the couple often were not afforded during their short lives.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
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Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Monroe went from notable to notorious when, in 1952, journalist Aline Mosby first reported that a pinup calendar—featuring a ravishing blonde nude spread across red velvet—was in fact a photograph of the burgeoning star.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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The right-handed Bird got ahead of pinch-hitter Graham Pauley with two quick strikes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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It's got nearly 1,800 connections and many thousands of residences to serve.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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