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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
Onuba counseled now is the time to take another page from PE, which is their operating partner model, where operating partners sit between management and assets, thereby becoming custodians for the post asset-value integration.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Block’s leaders emphasize the importance of tracking regulation and treating bitcoin like any other strategic asset.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
It is believed his property assets, business dealings and private funding play a significant role in maintaining his royal lifestyle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Lashes have always been a popular but tricky beauty asset to achieve.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Block’s leaders emphasize the importance of tracking regulation and treating bitcoin like any other strategic asset.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
It is believed his property assets, business dealings and private funding play a significant role in maintaining his royal lifestyle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Lashes have always been a popular but tricky beauty asset to achieve.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
Noun
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That is, after all, a spy’s skill.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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The spy series has already spent time near TCU and in downtown.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Through two periods, Carolina had a 25-11 advantage in shots on goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Small nuggets of gold had been hammered into round disks and sewn onto King Tut’s clothes to enable him to carry some of his wealth into the afterlife.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The woman, Marimar Martinez, is accused of closely pursuing the agent and ramming into his car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The club, founded in 2009, provides $80,000 benefits to every first responder in its service area in Johnson, Somervell and Parker counties, member Tom Cowan said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Criticism of India As the leader of the US’ largest city and financial capital, any mayor of New York is given an outsized role on the world stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Muhammad Ali Hadid, a senior member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, was eliminated in Nabatieh, while another operative was struck in Ayta ash Shab after being seen collecting intelligence on Israeli positions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Seasoned political operatives and experienced business executives Steve Silverman and Carrie Goux will lead the Washington office.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Less than $1 million is listed as their last holdings amount.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s pending purchase of Electronic Arts, agreed in partnership with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in September, is set to bolster PIF’s holdings in mobile gaming—by far the most popular way users interact with the industry worldwide.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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