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
As Alice says in the letter, her position in life—an elderly woman who has been written off as crazy—has afforded her the perfect cover.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The Falcons had won their last four games, leading some to believe Morris might be afforded a third season, but owner Arthur Blank had other plans.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
What has changed is whether college can still be afforded by working through it.
—Liam McCusker, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
At another level, there does seem to be something absurd and even terrifying about the idea that someone who is not elected can become the leader of a country and then will be recognized as the leader of that country and receive the immunities afforded to heads of state.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
This afforded the Eagles only three receivers, which was a numbers disadvantage when the Bills wound up using four defenders in coverage.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Partners might also be afforded leave, which would delay the need for childcare by six months or even a year.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
For fans shocked by the news, Clooney has been vocal about his appreciation for the privacy living in France has afforded him and his family.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
While the arrest did cause severe kidney and liver damage, ECMO afforded a long enough runway for dialysis and other treatments that gradually brought those vital organs back into functional condition.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The Falcons had won their last four games, leading some to believe Morris might be afforded a third season, but owner Arthur Blank had other plans.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
What has changed is whether college can still be afforded by working through it.
—Liam McCusker, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
At another level, there does seem to be something absurd and even terrifying about the idea that someone who is not elected can become the leader of a country and then will be recognized as the leader of that country and receive the immunities afforded to heads of state.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
This afforded the Eagles only three receivers, which was a numbers disadvantage when the Bills wound up using four defenders in coverage.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Partners might also be afforded leave, which would delay the need for childcare by six months or even a year.
—Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
For fans shocked by the news, Clooney has been vocal about his appreciation for the privacy living in France has afforded him and his family.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
While the arrest did cause severe kidney and liver damage, ECMO afforded a long enough runway for dialysis and other treatments that gradually brought those vital organs back into functional condition.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Multiple King of Fire, which got its start as a food truck and expanded to a permanent space in uptown Charlotte, plans to open a 3,484-square-foot space at CrossRidge Center across the border in Indian Land, South Carolina.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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