as in goes
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affords
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
While much of Musk’s wealth is tied up in company valuations rather than cash, the sheer scale of his fortune still affords extraordinary flexibility.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Investing in stocks with low valuations or those trading considerably below their peak values while still maintaining strong margins affords investors the chance to benefit from mean reversion and potential re-rating of valuations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those who are willing to pay the hourly parking now simply rush from their car to the one destination that their meter affords them time to visit.
—Brad Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Speaking of the flybridge, the open-air helm station affords unmatched visibility for navigation.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
The Market also affords a bigger picture take on which ways production is trending.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
This affords the company a fundamentally different approach to security, control, and risk management compared to custodial platforms, with a perspective that emphasizes ownership, resilience, and long-term sustainability rather than convenience at the expense of control.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
These days, no one affords anyone patience.
—Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
While much of Musk’s wealth is tied up in company valuations rather than cash, the sheer scale of his fortune still affords extraordinary flexibility.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Investing in stocks with low valuations or those trading considerably below their peak values while still maintaining strong margins affords investors the chance to benefit from mean reversion and potential re-rating of valuations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those who are willing to pay the hourly parking now simply rush from their car to the one destination that their meter affords them time to visit.
—Brad Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Speaking of the flybridge, the open-air helm station affords unmatched visibility for navigation.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
The Market also affords a bigger picture take on which ways production is trending.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
This affords the company a fundamentally different approach to security, control, and risk management compared to custodial platforms, with a perspective that emphasizes ownership, resilience, and long-term sustainability rather than convenience at the expense of control.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
These days, no one affords anyone patience.
—Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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