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
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.
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Rockets, meanwhile, received key whistles in the final five seconds of both regulation and overtime that afforded them the opportunity to tie the game at the free-throw line.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the direct engagement afforded by broadcast, satire becomes more abstract, less pointed, and easier to ignore.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Babies, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups are thought to be potentially more susceptible to cancers brought on by low-level radiation exposure, and they are usually afforded greater protections.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
All these films directed by Arab women are about the unique schisms and frictions of the Arab world, and all of them allow Bakri to communicate the process of choice — a privilege that so many people, especially Palestinians, usually aren’t afforded but that Bakri’s characters insist upon.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The announcement sent shock waves through the beverage community, but Moses said the decision afforded Cole’s another year in business.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s a heck of a lot more real estate than Donald Duck is afforded in the book, what with his single mention.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
His sack numbers are particularly impressive because the team was losing so often that Crosby wasn’t afforded the same number of opportunities to rush the quarterback compared to defenders on better teams.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Rockets, meanwhile, received key whistles in the final five seconds of both regulation and overtime that afforded them the opportunity to tie the game at the free-throw line.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the direct engagement afforded by broadcast, satire becomes more abstract, less pointed, and easier to ignore.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Babies, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups are thought to be potentially more susceptible to cancers brought on by low-level radiation exposure, and they are usually afforded greater protections.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
All these films directed by Arab women are about the unique schisms and frictions of the Arab world, and all of them allow Bakri to communicate the process of choice — a privilege that so many people, especially Palestinians, usually aren’t afforded but that Bakri’s characters insist upon.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The announcement sent shock waves through the beverage community, but Moses said the decision afforded Cole’s another year in business.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s a heck of a lot more real estate than Donald Duck is afforded in the book, what with his single mention.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
His sack numbers are particularly impressive because the team was losing so often that Crosby wasn’t afforded the same number of opportunities to rush the quarterback compared to defenders on better teams.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
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Where the suspect went after the attack is still unclear.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The suspicious package went undiscovered for nearly a week, but the investigation developed very quickly after it was found on March 16, Kehoe said.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Things became chippy in the second quarter when Denver backup center Zeke Nnaji, pressed into action due to the injuries, got into an altercation with De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Murray and LJ Cryer exchanged shoves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arvidsson helped win the faceoff and got the puck back to McAvoy.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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