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
Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Still, wage garnishment rules differ by jurisdiction, and creditors often must meet specific legal requirements before attempting to collect from marital assets or income.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
This area features the city’s largest collection of historic real estate assets and is located in the heart of the city, as seen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
This isn’t the first time that a focus on outdoor culture spotlighting some of downtown’s best assets — great weather and numerous parks and plazas — has worked for San Jose.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Across the global economy, data is becoming one of the most important assets of the modern era.
—Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Iran is now strategically strengthened, even though its military assets have been degraded.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin is getting pummeled to kick off June as the market loses its dominant narrative and liquidity continues to rotate into other assets.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2026
However, the risk of being affected by an earthquake is growing because of increasing human and economic exposure and the number of assets being built in high earthquake hazard areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a report in 2023.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Still, wage garnishment rules differ by jurisdiction, and creditors often must meet specific legal requirements before attempting to collect from marital assets or income.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
This area features the city’s largest collection of historic real estate assets and is located in the heart of the city, as seen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
This isn’t the first time that a focus on outdoor culture spotlighting some of downtown’s best assets — great weather and numerous parks and plazas — has worked for San Jose.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Across the global economy, data is becoming one of the most important assets of the modern era.
—Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Iran is now strategically strengthened, even though its military assets have been degraded.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin is getting pummeled to kick off June as the market loses its dominant narrative and liquidity continues to rotate into other assets.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2026
However, the risk of being affected by an earthquake is growing because of increasing human and economic exposure and the number of assets being built in high earthquake hazard areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a report in 2023.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
Noun
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Yet dystopian fears are impossible to shrug off, especially since the technology stands to concentrate even more wealth and power into even fewer hands.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Elites in Ancient Rome went to great lengths to advertise their status and wealth.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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By the end of 2025, China had set up more than 2,100 government guidance funds with target capital of over 11 trillion yuan, according to official figures.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Its proximity to the fascinating capital of Kunming is also appealing for travelers who don’t intend to go to Tibet and never plan on leaving the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Late last month, the White House drafted, then paused an executive order that would empower the federal government to sue or withhold funds from any state with any AI regulation.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Regardless of how safe the loans made by the bank are, if a large number of depositors demand to withdraw their funds, the bank will not be able to come up with cash to satisfy them.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The family is now trying to raise money on the fundraising site GoFundMe to bring justice to Jameson and pay for cremation fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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