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
There’s an absurdity and abstraction to the whole affair that affords us a peek into the minds and egos of those who run the modern world, not to mention some tongue-in-cheek disdain nestled within surprising sympathy.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affords
goes
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The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other properties show extremely low average rents — in some cases under $1,000 per month — while 30% or more of that rent goes directly to property taxes.—
Kenny Burgos,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Affords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affords. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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