affords

present tense third-person singular of afford

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of affords The challenge for free societies is that the effectiveness of leadership and social hierarchies always affords the possibility for authoritarianism. Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025 For the first and only time in a 40-minute conversation, Marnus Labuschagne affords himself a proper grin. Sam Dalling, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Their status affords him significant advantages, which play surprisingly large roles in the story. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025 Undue’s bulk purchase of debt affords them a substantial discount, so every donor dollar erases around $100 in debt. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025 This activity is governed by no law and, being clandestine, affords the citizen no chance to defend himself. Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 The law affords little leeway for the federal government to skirt its obligation, Donald Kettl, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, told ABC News. Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025 The interior is lined with plush faux fur, which affords insulation against frigid temperatures. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The Platinum badge affords attendees access to all three clubhouses as well as three daily event reservations. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
Verb
  • Same goes for their boss, Jason Kidd.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • These two puzzles are both relevant to the fundamental properties and constituents of the Universe, but as far as the resolution goes, that will have to await our scientific future.
    Big Think, Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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