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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
His proposal would bar states from taxing the assets of former residents retroactively.
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Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For many countries, gold offers a politically neutral asset that holds value regardless of currency swings.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Kraken’s acquisition of Magna also comes as crypto exchanges more broadly look to expand their product offerings beyond the trading of cryptocurrencies to a larger suite of financial assets, like derivatives and stocks.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve drops interest rates down to zero and purchases hundreds of billions of dollars of safe assets, making borrowing cheaper for families and encouraging businesses to invest.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For many countries, gold offers a politically neutral asset that holds value regardless of currency swings.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Kraken’s acquisition of Magna also comes as crypto exchanges more broadly look to expand their product offerings beyond the trading of cryptocurrencies to a larger suite of financial assets, like derivatives and stocks.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve drops interest rates down to zero and purchases hundreds of billions of dollars of safe assets, making borrowing cheaper for families and encouraging businesses to invest.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
Noun
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Israel’s strikes on Iran in June were preceded by a sophisticated infiltration by Israel’s Mossad spy agency, a tactic that heightened the already paranoid state of the Iranian regime.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The suit, which sought damages and the installation of a federal monitor at the NYPD, also alleged that ousted former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey installed spies in Donlon’s office and that Adams’ NYPD brass thwarted internal misconduct investigations.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The main challenge is ensuring redistricting is fair, transparent, and based on accurate population data—not drawn to protect incumbents or maximize partisan advantage.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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After the Apollo samples were returned to Earth and analyzed, textbooks were updated with a wealth of new information about the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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What does this wealth tax in California do?—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Generally, federal immigration agents are allowed in health care settings where other members of the public are permitted, like waiting rooms, but need a warrant to access private patient areas.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The singer was honored alongside her majority female team, ranging from agents to tour managers.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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That decision came a month before jurors were set to be selected for the high-profile capital murder trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noel Hacegaba, who last month took the helm of the Port of Long Beach, has greenlit the largest capital-spending plan of any port in North America.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos names Bowen as the political operative who allegedly pressured city staffers.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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His espionage thriller Lioness, which stars Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña as CIA operatives, is in production on its third season.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The estate said the sale is consistent with Allen’s directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all estate proceeds to philanthropy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The somewhat surprising move highlighted the quarterly update Berkshire filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission about the company’s stock holdings in Buffett’s last quarter as CEO.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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