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
Despite those rulings, ICE and county jails in Iowa and the rest of the country have continued to hold individuals for indefinite periods without affording them the opportunity to argue for their release on bond.
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Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Affleck shared that the film left an impact on him, affording him the opportunity to work closely with so many talented actors.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
In the wealthier Pacific Palisades and Malibu, affording to rebuild can be easier than in historically upper-middle-class Altadena.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
With just 28 beachfront and cliffside rooms, this hotel feels like the cooler younger sibling to the original, affording guests access to all the amenities at the larger property.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The state’s changes to the rates chafed some local districts’ officials, including fire districts that fretted about affording equipment and firefighters as risks from wildfires loomed large year-round.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
But many more have trouble affording the costly shots.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
For instance, the mathematical ranking of a schedule might not consider that a school played a series of road games to start the previous year, affording them an early home contest this time around, if possible.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The poll comes as wealthier households are having trouble affording basics, while discount retailers like Walmart and even Dollar Tree are seeing more higher-income customers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Affleck shared that the film left an impact on him, affording him the opportunity to work closely with so many talented actors.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
In the wealthier Pacific Palisades and Malibu, affording to rebuild can be easier than in historically upper-middle-class Altadena.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
With just 28 beachfront and cliffside rooms, this hotel feels like the cooler younger sibling to the original, affording guests access to all the amenities at the larger property.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The state’s changes to the rates chafed some local districts’ officials, including fire districts that fretted about affording equipment and firefighters as risks from wildfires loomed large year-round.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
But many more have trouble affording the costly shots.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
For instance, the mathematical ranking of a schedule might not consider that a school played a series of road games to start the previous year, affording them an early home contest this time around, if possible.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The poll comes as wealthier households are having trouble affording basics, while discount retailers like Walmart and even Dollar Tree are seeing more higher-income customers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affording
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Steele briefly considered taking a year off and perhaps getting into broadcasting, but that notion didn’t last long.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Doctors say not getting a vitamin K shot puts babies at risk of severe bleeding.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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