as in wealth
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 assets
Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.
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Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
As reserves for critical assets and enablers of cross-collaboration between security tools, there is a fundamental need for security organizations to protect these APIs and develop technical integrations that enhance such controls.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
By growing financial assets, women can provide stability for their families and pass down resources to future generations, breaking cycles of poverty and dependence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
RIAs typically hold assets with large custodians like Schwab or Fidelity so there’s no commingling of funds and consumers have a large institution holding the actual funds.
—Ryan Daus, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Subtract your total liabilities from your total assets, which include savings, investments, property, and personal belongings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Avoid investing these funds in volatile assets, as market fluctuations can jeopardize their availability during a crisis.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the crown jewel in the Anglo American stable of assets collected over the last 120 years is De Beers which rose to control the diamond industry but has since lost most of its pricing power.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
As reserves for critical assets and enablers of cross-collaboration between security tools, there is a fundamental need for security organizations to protect these APIs and develop technical integrations that enhance such controls.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
By growing financial assets, women can provide stability for their families and pass down resources to future generations, breaking cycles of poverty and dependence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
RIAs typically hold assets with large custodians like Schwab or Fidelity so there’s no commingling of funds and consumers have a large institution holding the actual funds.
—Ryan Daus, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Subtract your total liabilities from your total assets, which include savings, investments, property, and personal belongings.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Avoid investing these funds in volatile assets, as market fluctuations can jeopardize their availability during a crisis.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the crown jewel in the Anglo American stable of assets collected over the last 120 years is De Beers which rose to control the diamond industry but has since lost most of its pricing power.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
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By pressuring Ukraine to hand over much of its mineral wealth in exchange for protection, Trump is undermining not just U.S. foreign policy traditions but the entire architecture of international relations that has maintained peace since 1945.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, though, the wealth isn’t trickling down to average workers.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Commissioned by the Kosovo authorities for the country's capital Pristina, the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo is being created in collaboration with local studio ALB-Architect and will measure 42,395 sq m (456,403 sq ft).—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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But professional and personal challenges preceded the LP's success: In 1998, the Backstreet Boys left their management group and were entangled in a lawsuit with businessman Lou Pearlman over the amount of money earned for their first two albums.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Simply put, more of Madison Avenue’s money is going to streaming outlets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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