as in going
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affording
All of this, though, does not remove the anxiety that can come with affording a college degree.
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Their tour schedule is modest, affording a work-life balance across the board.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Ravello High up in the mountains, affording fabulous views of the coast, this town is known for its two historic villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, which are both worth visiting.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The wheat flour helps the pasta taste shockingly similar to the traditional stuff while still affording you all the benefits that lupini beans have to offer.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Here's how Americans are affording travel this year.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
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Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Beasley even lit up the scoreboard consistently across the globe in China, affording him unquestioned credentials as an offensive wizard worldwide.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Their tour schedule is modest, affording a work-life balance across the board.
—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Ravello High up in the mountains, affording fabulous views of the coast, this town is known for its two historic villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, which are both worth visiting.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The wheat flour helps the pasta taste shockingly similar to the traditional stuff while still affording you all the benefits that lupini beans have to offer.
—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Here's how Americans are affording travel this year.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Beasley even lit up the scoreboard consistently across the globe in China, affording him unquestioned credentials as an offensive wizard worldwide.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021, signaling that many were feeling anxious about rising healthcare costs as 2025 ended.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affording
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But gooey emotions are still not going to stop Navy vet Everett from going action-hero, as seen in the finale trailer.
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For instance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been politically weakened by the Iran war’s major objectives going unfulfilled.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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