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
Exxon and Venezuela had a major legal battle after Maduro’s predecessor, the late President Hugo Chavez, confiscated the company’s assets in the South American country.
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Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But the proceeding turned into a status conference because the Texas Third Court of Appeals approved an emergency motion by Jones’ lawyers that temporarily blocked the transfer of any Infowars assets.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since signing that deal, management has mismanaged the cap and limited trade assets, while leaving gaping holes that landed this team in a 3-2 hole.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But what’s most surprising is what’s taking place downwind — thanks to their mutual animosity and assets.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure would tax billionaires with assets exceeding $1 billion.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Following the trial, Jones filed for bankruptcy, and a judge ordered all of the assets from Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, to be sold in order to help pay Jones’s immense debts to the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But the proceeding turned into a status conference because the Texas Third Court of Appeals approved an emergency motion by Jones’ lawyers that temporarily blocked the transfer of any Infowars assets.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since signing that deal, management has mismanaged the cap and limited trade assets, while leaving gaping holes that landed this team in a 3-2 hole.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But what’s most surprising is what’s taking place downwind — thanks to their mutual animosity and assets.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure would tax billionaires with assets exceeding $1 billion.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Following the trial, Jones filed for bankruptcy, and a judge ordered all of the assets from Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, to be sold in order to help pay Jones’s immense debts to the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
Noun
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The groups cited a Vanguard study that found the retirement wealth of nonprofit workers could increase at least $525 million annually if CITs were allowed in 403(b) plans.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Jackson is accused of wiring the employee $168,000, and Mayers claims this was another attempt to falsely report his wealth during bankruptcy proceedings.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Duffy said Spirit has the money in reserve funds to refund travelers who booked tickets before the airline ceased operations earlier this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The club is, in fact, controlled by funds managed by Clearlake Capital, the private equity firm Feliciano co-founded.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The high-profile event raises money for the Met’s Costume Institute, and each year the dress code for the gala takes cues from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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