assets

noun

plural of asset
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 Dre in 2023 sold a collection of music income streams and other assets to Shamrock Holdings and Universal Music Group for more than $200 million. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026 The national debt, at $40 trillion, is equivalent to almost 85% of all retirement assets in the United States. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 But this does not eliminate whether Walter will eventually need to sell his sports assets to satisfy lenders, regulators or investors. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Washington recognizes this development, explaining efforts to quietly shift assets and troops to bases further away from Iran. — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The website states that CamCo held $7 billion of assets under management as of fiscal 2024. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Aug. 2026 That carrier has been among the many Navy assets now in the Mideast fighting the president’s war in Iran and taking part in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The danger is not only that markets fall; the danger is needing to liquidate long-term assets at precisely the wrong time. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 To provide this protection, the agreement should clearly address each person's separate and marital debts and assets. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
  1. wealth
  2. capital
  3. funds
  4. money
Noun
  • With median monthly costs around $4,800 to buy versus $2,800 to rent, experts say disciplined renters can invest the difference and potentially reach homeownership — or long-term wealth — faster.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And now, his wealth is taking him to the world of professional sports.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the world has become less secure, Lagarde said on Wednesday, capital flows into Europe have been put at risk.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • Those funds went toward student success initiatives, faculty research programs, and capital projects, and UC Merced is also largely an institution for first-generation college students.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those funding buckets are called general funds, and county budgets do detail how much each department receives from those funds.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of funds
Noun
  • Commissioners say that the ruling will actually save consumers money in the long run, and that the more efficient tires are better for the environment.
    — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If the patient is dosed less than what’s on the label, drugmakers generally get less money.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of money

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