RESOURCES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

resources

noun

plural of resource

as in finances

available money do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?

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Recent Examples of resources The Scarlet Knights spent the offseason pouring resources into a defense Schiano insisted would be much better. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 L3Harris is therefore putting significant resources into expanding its manufacturing base. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Constituents can meet with members of Foster’s staff, who will answer questions and connect them with resources and services, his office said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Project Hope Alliance, a private nonprofit that partners with schools to bring resources to students experiencing homelessness, is one key partnership. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Though large cities have the resources to guard against such an attack, rural communities are at risk, Hill said. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026 At the other end of the spectrum, larger national firms may have the resources but not the inclination to provide hands-on guidance for every client. — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Hochul has made that argument in defending New York’s law, saying local officers should remain focused on investigating crimes rather than using state and local resources to perform ICE’s work. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Huge investments are needed to extract the rich resources in Venezuela, whose oil output remains at a fraction of its capacity due to decades of mismanagement, lack of investment and sanctions. — Anniek Bao,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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Lago, a longtime Underline supporter, crafted the initial deal years ago that gave the county $7 million in Gables funds to help construct the linear park.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
The decision establishing the fund is very clear that contributions are voluntary and the act of contributing should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of liability.

— Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fund

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The scalloped trim along the front pockets is an unexpected detail that sets them apart from a standard pair of pants, while the relaxed silhouette is still easy to style with sweaters, tees, and button-downs.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
The Trojans move through the air by capitalizing on play-action plays and Crowder’s mobility in and out of the pocket.

— PJ Green September 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocket

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