resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefulness
noun
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Minnesota will be aggressive filling whatever holes spring up, and Reeve has proven to be resourceful.
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
But the Padres play a very similar style, predicated on resourceful offense, efficient defense and power pitching.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Instead of being seen as resourceful, employees worry they will be judged for leaning on technology to get things done.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
But the Padres play a very similar style, predicated on resourceful offense, efficient defense and power pitching.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Instead of being seen as resourceful, employees worry they will be judged for leaning on technology to get things done.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Resourceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resourceful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful
ri-ˈsōrs-fəl
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefulness
noun
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