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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
The attempt to sell off Infowars’ assets is with a Texas state court in Austin.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Based on current allocations and valuations alone, many investors should likely consider diversifying their portfolios by adding alternative assets and international stocks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
An American investment company, BlackRock is one of the largest asset managers in the world.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Designers know how to utilize this to their advantage and trick the eye into believing there is more space present than is actually there, especially in a small kitchen where space is a valuable asset.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Based on current allocations and valuations alone, many investors should likely consider diversifying their portfolios by adding alternative assets and international stocks.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
An American investment company, BlackRock is one of the largest asset managers in the world.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Designers know how to utilize this to their advantage and trick the eye into believing there is more space present than is actually there, especially in a small kitchen where space is a valuable asset.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera play dangerous spy games in the teaser trailer for Peacock’s upcoming espionage thriller The Copenhagen Test, which dropped on Sunday.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to Chinese sources, one of its electronic warfare (EW) systems has successfully deceived a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Packers should have the advantage in the contest, as Arizona backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett is set to start in Week 7 with Kyler Murray sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a foot sprain.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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But right now, like wealth and health, IQ remains a node in the uncontrolled matrix of human development, causing some things and being caused by others, as genes and environment interact in the background.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the Tigers probably aren’t the team to give him the cash, thanks to Colt Keith and their wealth of infield prospects nearing the majors.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two of Beane’s top free-agent signings, defensive end Michael Hoecht and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, are returning from six-game suspensions for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Secret Service agents, immigration and border officers, airport security screeners, Coast Guard personnel, and Federal Emergency Management Agency emergency workers remain on the job.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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That lack of continuity in no way benefits on-field chemistry.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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For example, the Amex Platinum Card now offers a $200 credit for an Oura ring, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a credit of up to $500 for high-end hotels; both cards have many other benefits like access to airport lounges.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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More than 60% of the capital's health facilities, including Haiti's general hospital, are now shuttered or non-functioning because of the surge in gang violence.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The aide ordered his family to pack their bags and go to the defense ministry in the capital’s central Umayyad Square.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The president revoked Bolton’s Secret Service detail earlier this year, even as Iranian operatives remained under an indictment for plotting to assassinate him.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, dozens of Hamas operatives were seen at a hospital in southern Gaza during the release of Israeli hostages.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The additional shares Musk could receive would push his holdings in the electric-vehicle maker to at least 25%, according to the terms detailed in a proxy filing.—
Kara Carlson,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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