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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état
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as in advantage
a thing that helps
the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant
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as in wealth
assets plural
the total of one's money and property
as a result of the booming economy, the college's assets grew dramatically over the course of the decade
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Recent Examples of asset
Advanced command-and-control systems ensure the ships can act as the centerpiece of complex military operations, integrating the capabilities of multiple naval and allied assets.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His skating isn't the best, but everything else in his game is an asset.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
As rival oligarchs fought to secure the assets once held by the state, Mirilashvili’s father made a huge fortune in businesses spanning oil, real estate, and diamonds.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Rainforests soak up those emissions — an asset for which countries should get paid.
—Ken Silverstein, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
His skating isn't the best, but everything else in his game is an asset.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
As rival oligarchs fought to secure the assets once held by the state, Mirilashvili’s father made a huge fortune in businesses spanning oil, real estate, and diamonds.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Rainforests soak up those emissions — an asset for which countries should get paid.
—Ken Silverstein, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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Until this week, the talks loomed as the major unfulfilled mission, or even failure, of his time leading the spy agency.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The movie stars Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as Emily and Matt, a pair of former CIA spies who traded their lives as operatives to start a family.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sensing that this dad was open to being chatted up, Colvin sat next to him and tried to use raw honesty to his advantage.—
Brendan I. Koerner,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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That actually worked to Naperville North’s advantage.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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But what's glaringly absent is a discussion of how this influx of wealth impacts the working class in these areas.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Washington Post: Under the Rotunda, a historic concentration of wealth salutes Trump.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By Kent Page Education is one of the most powerful agents of change in the world.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Coop, real estate agent Jenna Cooper’s boutique, is offering free clothing for individuals and families affected by the fires from now until Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Some organizations may choose to continue DEI efforts discreetly, recognizing the long-term benefits of diverse and inclusive workplaces.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Related article The surprising benefits of embracing your anxiety, according to someone living with it To stop this crippling cycle, the five-second countdown is the advice Mel Robbins gave herself while facing the worst time in her adult life.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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As for the private capital lending, long-term equity and financing services provided by his new patron, Thompson acknowledges that his knowledge remains limited.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The only portion of the elementary school not to burn was the brand-new preschool that had just been built thanks, in part, to a $8.5-million capital campaign.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Several Yemeni al-Qaeda operatives failed to get visas to the U.S. because they were viewed as potential economic migrants, McDermott and Meyer write.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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The reality series sends a group of celebrities to undergo training with former Special Forces operatives.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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