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 meetings come as the Republican administration seeks to leverage military assets to restore dominance in the hemisphere while now also fighting a war in Iran.
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Joshua Goodman The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Investors who need to sell their physical gold assets, on the other hand, will typically need to do so through a precious metal dealer or individual buyer.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ukraine’s experience has shown that many energy assets are simply too big to defend completely.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
And the Ducks have the assets to make a deal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Wellington said the victim was persuaded to convert assets into gold and provided it to individuals who posed as couriers.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Billionaire Gail Miller and her family purchased the holding company that owns MLS’ Real Salt Lake and the NWSL’s Utah Royals, among other assets, for $580 million.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For comparison, Citadel Securities estimates the $650 billion in AI capex (capital expenditures and business spending needed to acquire, upgrade or maintain assets) this year is equivalent to around 2% of GDP.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Pentagon cannot keep such a vast percentage of its assets hovering for months.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Joshua Goodman The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Investors who need to sell their physical gold assets, on the other hand, will typically need to do so through a precious metal dealer or individual buyer.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ukraine’s experience has shown that many energy assets are simply too big to defend completely.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
And the Ducks have the assets to make a deal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Wellington said the victim was persuaded to convert assets into gold and provided it to individuals who posed as couriers.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Billionaire Gail Miller and her family purchased the holding company that owns MLS’ Real Salt Lake and the NWSL’s Utah Royals, among other assets, for $580 million.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For comparison, Citadel Securities estimates the $650 billion in AI capex (capital expenditures and business spending needed to acquire, upgrade or maintain assets) this year is equivalent to around 2% of GDP.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The Pentagon cannot keep such a vast percentage of its assets hovering for months.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
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Van Hollen's plan would not raise as much as Sanders', but Van Hollen's is less likely to face constitutional challenges, as experts have long debated the legality of a national wealth tax.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Darius Anderson, a longtime lobbyist in the state Capitol who played a role in the 2013 effort to keep the Sacramento Kings from leaving the city, stands accused of fraud by his longtime business partner Ron Burkle, a grocery store magnate whose wealth is estimated to be in the billions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during the campaign, gaining popularity across the country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka said more than 200 sailors aboard another Iranian warship near its coast were being escorted to a naval base outside the capital, Colombo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Emergency funds need a PR makeover.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deputy chief investment officer manages investment strategy for public funds, including global stocks and bonds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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