ASSET Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

asset

noun

ˈa-ˌset

Definition of asset

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 Iran was also frustrated that financial promises under the deal – including the release of billions of frozen assets – didn't materialize, and now the American blockade is back in place. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Fiserv is trying to stabilize two major operating divisions, modernize its technology, protect Clover, repair its banking franchise, and decide which assets still belong inside the company. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Most importantly, those reforms should apply consistently across stocks, private businesses, real estate and digital assets alike. — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asset

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Noun

During the first season of the Paramount+ spy thriller, the 34-year-old actress’ character, Cruz Manuelos, was mostly undercover.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Here’s a fish-out-of-water rom-com wedged into, um, a spy thriller about aliens in New Mexico.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of spy

Noun

Those firms that subordinated customer value to residual claims frequently paid a price; those who reversed the order compounded advantage.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Trust, financing, developer communities, standards, commercial partnerships, and diplomatic credibility have become competitive advantages in their own right.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Smaller teams of high-agency engineers and builders are managing fleets of agents rather than executing every task by hand.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of agent

Noun

Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
This financing reflects our focus on supporting experienced operators developing essential infrastructure with strong underlying economics and measurable environmental benefits.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

Those seriously hurt were transported 43 miles away to the capital of North Shewa Administrative Zone, Debre Birhan.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
The sticky wicket, which has been the stickiest for AI-tech megacaps, is investor angst around capital expenditures and a sluggish pace of return that could send the stock on a nosedive.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

For nine of the 10 strongest organizations, humanoid robotics patents represent less than 10% of their overall patent holdings.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Another positive for Berkshire is the big gains for three of its biggest equity portfolio holdings.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of holdings

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