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to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affords
The city also boasts historical monuments of great interest, such as the Puerto Plata Lighthouse, which affords visitors stunning views of the ocean.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
For the more adventurous, the hike up Hurricane Ridge affords magnificent vistas of both the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Don’t skip a visit to the rooftop deck, which affords swaggering views of the market’s massive ferris wheel, the downtown skyline, and ferries to nearby islands.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The away end affords excellent views.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Despite the efficiencies and opportunities the technology affords employees, Patrick thinks companies should invest in governance around AI adoption more broadly.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Shoppers at Erewhon also can spend even more money ($200) for a yearly membership that affords them perks like free smoothies and early access to new items.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
This affords the company a huge advantage over Starlink competitors who, for a similar launch capability, must pay four to six times this amount.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
And speaking of Irish Whiskey, the performance of The Donn at LSC affords another marquee moment to the category.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
For the more adventurous, the hike up Hurricane Ridge affords magnificent vistas of both the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Don’t skip a visit to the rooftop deck, which affords swaggering views of the market’s massive ferris wheel, the downtown skyline, and ferries to nearby islands.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The away end affords excellent views.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Despite the efficiencies and opportunities the technology affords employees, Patrick thinks companies should invest in governance around AI adoption more broadly.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Shoppers at Erewhon also can spend even more money ($200) for a yearly membership that affords them perks like free smoothies and early access to new items.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
This affords the company a huge advantage over Starlink competitors who, for a similar launch capability, must pay four to six times this amount.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
And speaking of Irish Whiskey, the performance of The Donn at LSC affords another marquee moment to the category.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
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How deep that review goes, experts said, will largely depend on what investigators find on the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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