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
Brinson is now worried about affording basic necessities.
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Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
It’s made all the difference for Vega, who said health issues keep her from working and affording the food her family needs.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Hughes, who is in Year 4 of an eight-year, $64-million contract with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, has no worries about affording the best care possible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Following his first campaign, Jackson formed the nonprofit National Rainbow Coalition with the stated purpose of affording minority Americans a greater political voice.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
She's had three crises in the last few years, and didn't feel worried about affording treatment at the hospital.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Silver chose Toronto’s Brandon Ingram to fill in for Curry, affording the 6-foot-8 forward his second All-Star selection and first since 2019-20.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hike through the poppies on a short series of moderate trails that run just a few miles in length, affording views of the poppy fields and surrounding buttes.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
It’s made all the difference for Vega, who said health issues keep her from working and affording the food her family needs.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Hughes, who is in Year 4 of an eight-year, $64-million contract with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, has no worries about affording the best care possible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Following his first campaign, Jackson formed the nonprofit National Rainbow Coalition with the stated purpose of affording minority Americans a greater political voice.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
She's had three crises in the last few years, and didn't feel worried about affording treatment at the hospital.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Silver chose Toronto’s Brandon Ingram to fill in for Curry, affording the 6-foot-8 forward his second All-Star selection and first since 2019-20.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hike through the poppies on a short series of moderate trails that run just a few miles in length, affording views of the poppy fields and surrounding buttes.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affording
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With nothing going right, the Gators rallied.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Yet even before this interruption, the battle with jihadists was not going well.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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