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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
According to Charles Schwab, nearly 40% of individuals with $1 million-plus investible assets say travel will be their luxury spend, even as spending on traditional luxury goods softens.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Not out of his involvement with the company, but out of owning an asset valued at as much as $3 billion.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Allbirds is selling its footwear assets to American Exchange Group, whose brand portfolio includes Aerosoles, and had planned to cease operations sometime in April.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Warsh’s assets are valued between $131 million and more than $209 million in total, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Not out of his involvement with the company, but out of owning an asset valued at as much as $3 billion.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Allbirds is selling its footwear assets to American Exchange Group, whose brand portfolio includes Aerosoles, and had planned to cease operations sometime in April.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Warsh’s assets are valued between $131 million and more than $209 million in total, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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The studio, which recently took over creative control of the spy franchise, has hired Denis Villeneuve to direct the next installment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our spies tell us that the 2028 Lamborghini Temerario Spyder will debut some time in 2027.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins opted to sit Crosby and several other regulars after clinching a playoff berth for the first time since the 2021-22 season and home ice advantage throughout the first round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Today its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge derived from it than from its sheer size.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The center said throughout all of this, Rahman faced mistreatment, was mocked by federal agents for her disabilities and was denied medical care.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Heinecke hired an agent and participated in the Senior Bowl, Oklahoma's pro day and NFL scouting combine while trying to gain college eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though companion planting for garlic usually focuses on the benefits garlic offers to other plants, is also works in the other direction.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The school calendar’s architects also had the benefit of a number of school holidays falling over weekends, including Rosh Hashanah, Diwali and Juneteenth.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Pakistan, she was greeted by President Mohammad Ayub Khan, laid a wreath at the tomb of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the nation’s founder, and attended a state dinner in Islamabad, the nation’s capital.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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To reduce energy demand, the capital has also reportedly implemented a rotating parking system for public car parks, and public sector workers' vehicles will be banned from parking every other day based on license plate numbers.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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His former clients include the political operatives Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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During the same period, Democratic operative Mayra Macías reported raising nearly $102,000 and had more than $159,000 on hand.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The disclosures also included the holdings of Warsh’s wife, Jane Lauder, the granddaughter of cosmetics billionaire Estée Lauder, who sits on the board of The Estée Lauder Companies.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The museum's holdings include work from over a thousand artist, most of the super stars in the contemporary art world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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