assets

noun

plural of asset
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 The $14 billion in assets in the four funds isn’t close to covering the $51 billion in collective liabilities. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 And because local equity markets performed so strongly, Israeli investors shifted long‑term investments back into shekel‑denominated assets, strengthening the currency. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026 One of their biggest assets was, and is, a commitment to quality customer service. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026 Romanian authorities indicted the Tate brothers on the charges in June 2023, placing them on house arrest and confiscating several of their assets. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Those are just two examples of Russian FPV (first-person view) drones attacking civilians rather than military assets – a phenomenon that’s also playing out in the frontline cities of Kherson and Kramatorsk. — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The Bank of England warned last December of the possibility of a climate Minsky moment, where assets reprice rapidly due to climate shock. — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026 Underground weapons storage and surveillance sites were among the Iranian assets that were struck, CENTCOM said. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 18 July 2026 If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
  1. wealth
  2. capital
  3. funds
  4. money
Noun
  • Dickens has said extending the life of the tax districts is necessary to help develop Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods and bridge the city’s massive wealth divide.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • NASASpaceflight has a wealth of cameras installed around SpaceX's Starbase test facility, and the company will share up-close views and live commentary for all preflight activities.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The funds also support the construction of stronger fences and nets to protect the Manila clams.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of funds
Noun
  • Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of money

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