1
as in resources
available money
had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car
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2
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
people with the wherewithal to be able to afford such a lavish lifestyle
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Recent Examples of wherewithal
Many would not have had the wherewithal to pursue this for 11 years.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The other side: Stress tests are meant to assess if banks had the wherewithal to keep lending during extreme, hypothetical economic backdrops.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
But the current results do show that a species that came of age exploring its own planet may well have the temperamental and neurological wherewithal to go much farther—for much longer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Many next of kin lack the ready cash, or the wherewithal to navigate the legal process to waive the fee.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The other side: Stress tests are meant to assess if banks had the wherewithal to keep lending during extreme, hypothetical economic backdrops.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
But the current results do show that a species that came of age exploring its own planet may well have the temperamental and neurological wherewithal to go much farther—for much longer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Many next of kin lack the ready cash, or the wherewithal to navigate the legal process to waive the fee.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
Noun
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Roughly the size of Western Europe, the war-riven country is endowed with vast mineral wealth, including the world’s largest reserves of cobalt and coltan – both critical to the production of electronics.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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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
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Avoid investing these funds in volatile assets, as market fluctuations can jeopardize their availability during a crisis.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Private funds, largely derived from ticket sales, individual donors, foundations and corporations, cover the performances, productions and other programs.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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The advocacy groups had signed a contract with the Post and were waiting for a final review from the newspaper before sending over the funds.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
17 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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Gregg prescribes periodic breaks from his luscious phrases; the dancers to step out completely or simply turn away and put their hands in their pockets.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are pockets for those poor, icy hands of yours.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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It was set up in 2010, to locate money stolen by kleptocrats and return it to their victims.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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