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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
This shift from hard assets to soft ones isn’t necessarily bad.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
So basically, each asset class has a target and (the investment teams) go and invest according to those targets.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
When investors borrow cheaply to chase higher returns elsewhere, liquidity is often amplified — fueling rallies in risky assets that can just as quickly unravel when volatility spikes.
—Anya Andrianova, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
So basically, each asset class has a target and (the investment teams) go and invest according to those targets.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
When investors borrow cheaply to chase higher returns elsewhere, liquidity is often amplified — fueling rallies in risky assets that can just as quickly unravel when volatility spikes.
—Anya Andrianova, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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Netanyahu said the country would continue trying to bring home the bodies of Israelis still being held across enemy lines, such as Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy hung in Damascus in 1965.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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And lately, Prime’s recommendations algorithm seems to have taken a shine to it — perhaps mistaking it for a sharp spy game as its human predecessors did, or perhaps not.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Most of his wealth is in original Class A shares, which currently trade around $750,000 each.—
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CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The return of an upbeat outlook on the stock market is good news, of course, for the investors who derive their wealth from the markets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 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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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
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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 30 Nov. 2025.
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