afforded

past tense of afford

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of afforded Biden afforded his Republican challenger Donald Trump an advantage by waiting too long to drop out of the race. Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Anthony Gordon produced his best performance of the World Cup so far against Mexico, but the Barcelona winger might not be afforded the same space by Norway. Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 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 According to county auditor Anderson, voters with missing signatures were afforded the opportunity to come back in and add their signature. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026 The funeral has afforded The Washington Post, albeit under restricted conditions, a rare chance to report from Iran. Susannah George, Washington Post, 7 July 2026 When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Even greater privacy is afforded into the future by its abutting the 140 acres of Sherrif’s Meadow conservation land. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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