affords

present tense third-person singular of afford

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Recent Examples of affords The beauty of the property itself affords endless opportunities to stop and admire, and provide context for the great artist's oeuvre. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026 Located at 400 Dayton Road in South Glastonbury it was designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting, which affords unobstructed 180-degree views that span from the Hartford skyline to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Marini says the Toho partnership reflects Amazon’s roots as a books company and the relationships that history affords with publishers and source-material rights holders. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Being Chicago’s hometown airline — and shouting about it a lot — affords United Airlines certain privileges. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 As practice reps might be limited during the week, Friday’s preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons affords players their opportunity to leave a lasting impression before cuts. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 August rarely affords a college football coach much idle time. Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The historic hilltop Fortress of San Leo affords visitors panoramic views of the valleys below. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 With so many in the world being uprooted and seeking security, the scriptural account of Ruth affords an example of how a more universal Love meets human needs. Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
Verb
  • Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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