as in going
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affording
Now in its sixth year, Fishermen Feeding Mainers is helping local fishing crews deal with persistent financial pressures and is also affording places that don't usually offer fish — such as public schools — a chance to serve it up.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Though one of the world’s largest food distribution centers operates in the neighborhood, the Mayor estimated that 77 percent of households in that section of the South Bronx have difficulty affording basic necessities.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 May 2026
The doc also featured archival interviews with Richard, affording the late artist — who died in 2004 at age 81 — the chance to tell his story in his own words.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
As the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his wife and two young children, Bagrak says his immediate concerns were about affording healthcare and paying the mortgage.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 May 2026
According to the Period Education Project, Black women and girls face disproportionate rates of period poverty, with 23% of Black respondents in a 2021 survey reporting difficulty affording menstrual products.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
However, negative reviews and complaints on BBB cite issues with canceling subscriptions, contacting customer support or affording membership fees.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
While Simmons and Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea were childhood friends, the former’s hire in Nashville illustrates the high regard that some in the greater football community are affording select members of the media.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Though one of the world’s largest food distribution centers operates in the neighborhood, the Mayor estimated that 77 percent of households in that section of the South Bronx have difficulty affording basic necessities.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 May 2026
The doc also featured archival interviews with Richard, affording the late artist — who died in 2004 at age 81 — the chance to tell his story in his own words.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026
As the primary breadwinner for his family, which includes his wife and two young children, Bagrak says his immediate concerns were about affording healthcare and paying the mortgage.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 19 May 2026
According to the Period Education Project, Black women and girls face disproportionate rates of period poverty, with 23% of Black respondents in a 2021 survey reporting difficulty affording menstrual products.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
However, negative reviews and complaints on BBB cite issues with canceling subscriptions, contacting customer support or affording membership fees.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
While Simmons and Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea were childhood friends, the former’s hire in Nashville illustrates the high regard that some in the greater football community are affording select members of the media.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affording
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Dress Deals There’s something about summer that makes getting dressed feel dramatically easier once dresses enter the picture.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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