as in wealth
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 assets
The new assets feature the series’ two leading couples, Julia (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Mike says that in sum he’s given Constance more than $10 million in assets and investments.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal and other news outlets, the low-cost airline could be liquidating its assets as soon as this week, citing skyrocketing fuel prices as the cause, thanks to the ongoing war in Iran.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In its final throes, the company sold off its intellectual property and other assets for a measly $39 million mere weeks ago, leaving its once lofty $4 billion market cap five years ago long behind.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026
Opportunity zones The tax bill also offered an incentive for business owners and real estate owners to postpone selling their assets.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The laws, which her party backed in recent years, eliminated preliminary detention in certain cases and raised the threshold for seizing criminal assets.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In 1999, the IRS and the Department of Justice served him with an order requiring him to appear in federal court and explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for refusing to disclose information about his bank accounts and assets.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Mike says that in sum he’s given Constance more than $10 million in assets and investments.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal and other news outlets, the low-cost airline could be liquidating its assets as soon as this week, citing skyrocketing fuel prices as the cause, thanks to the ongoing war in Iran.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In its final throes, the company sold off its intellectual property and other assets for a measly $39 million mere weeks ago, leaving its once lofty $4 billion market cap five years ago long behind.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 16 Apr. 2026
Opportunity zones The tax bill also offered an incentive for business owners and real estate owners to postpone selling their assets.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The laws, which her party backed in recent years, eliminated preliminary detention in certain cases and raised the threshold for seizing criminal assets.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In 1999, the IRS and the Department of Justice served him with an order requiring him to appear in federal court and explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for refusing to disclose information about his bank accounts and assets.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
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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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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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The source said that a big part of the new funds will come from a recent extension through 2050 of the eyewear licence agreement with Franco-Italian giant Essilorluxottica.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff’s office got approval last budget cycle from commissioners to secure funds for the grant, but the grant only opened in March 2026.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Packing this $12 gadget could also save you money on budget airlines that charge an arm and a leg for access to in-flight entertainment.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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