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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
No new acquisition plans are underway, and the bankruptcy court will instead oversee piecemeal asset sales.
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Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Or, even worse, the Spurs could just trade the No. 2 pick and add even more assets to their war chest.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Once activated, the AI agent will learn, make decisions and act on a brand’s behalf—pulling from product data, brand assets and the company’s tone of voice to ensure accurate responses.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Trump’s whipsaw policy changes have also driven investors away from US assets — including the dollar.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Or, even worse, the Spurs could just trade the No. 2 pick and add even more assets to their war chest.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Once activated, the AI agent will learn, make decisions and act on a brand’s behalf—pulling from product data, brand assets and the company’s tone of voice to ensure accurate responses.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Trump’s whipsaw policy changes have also driven investors away from US assets — including the dollar.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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Trump also singled out Aston Martin cars, the ride James Bond uses in the iconic spy movies, while speaking to reporters Wednesday.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But for at least the next few years, America’s spy agencies will have their hands full with the rogue government at home.—
James Santel,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Coker and Moore have the advantage in roles department, while Chisena has the advantage with special teams.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The Mavericks won the flip, earning the 0.1% advantage that incredibly resulted in their propulsion to the top of the order for the June 25 draft in New York.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.—
Matthew O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This nod of approval was true for all the shapes (and there’s a welcome wealth of variety here) that the Philips can create.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The team also included A.R.G.U.S. agent John Economos (Steve Agee) of the Belle Reve Penitentiary, National Security Agency agent and former Waller aide Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), and new team member Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2025
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This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The bigger piece is the resistance training itself, which research shows has benefits for longevity, brain function and cardiovascular health, to name just a few.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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The home is in the central part of the state about 70 miles west of Lincoln, the state capital.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The fixture list added further intrigue to that race, Atalanta facing Roma on Monday evening while Juve headed to the Italian capital on Saturday evening to take on a Lazio side that was on a six-game unbeaten run.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In a display of brute aggression, cartel operatives humiliated Mexican officials by forcing the government to release Mr. Guzmán López shortly after he was captured.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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For five seasons, Queen Latifah has been keeping the streets safe as former CIA operative Robyn McCall on The Equalizer — but her character's story has officially concluded.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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