as in went
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of afforded
But even after five seasons of laughs and unforgettable moments—plus a return by the Temptones that rivaled any musical group out there—the iconic sitcom wasn’t afforded a proper send-off.
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Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 1 million people signed a petition at the time saying Trump should not be afforded the honor of a state visit because of his comments on immigration and other sensitive issues.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Typically, second-term presidents are not afforded the pomp of another state visit.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The final drive day sees guests back on the autobahn and up into the incredible views afforded along German Alpine Road.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Burrell also fired wide when well placed after Vale had again been afforded far too much space.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The litigation will directly test claims about the limits of presidential authority to remove career prosecutors and the protections afforded by civil service rules.
—Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
We have been denied the basic rights that should be afforded to every American citizen time and time again.
—James Hill, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Poor Brigitte doesn’t feel like going either, but she isn’t afforded the luxury of choice.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 1 million people signed a petition at the time saying Trump should not be afforded the honor of a state visit because of his comments on immigration and other sensitive issues.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Typically, second-term presidents are not afforded the pomp of another state visit.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The final drive day sees guests back on the autobahn and up into the incredible views afforded along German Alpine Road.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Burrell also fired wide when well placed after Vale had again been afforded far too much space.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The litigation will directly test claims about the limits of presidential authority to remove career prosecutors and the protections afforded by civil service rules.
—Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
We have been denied the basic rights that should be afforded to every American citizen time and time again.
—James Hill, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Poor Brigitte doesn’t feel like going either, but she isn’t afforded the luxury of choice.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afforded
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Jefferson-Wooden went into these championships as a strong favorite to secure the victory.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This year, Tillman went head-to-head with another Severance star Zach Cherry.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Afforded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afforded. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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