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 In the days immediately after the holiday, a frantic search for Nolan ensued, with authorities, friends and family deploying resources to find the missing teen. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Large tax cuts for high-income Americans leave fewer resources available for programs that benefit everyone else. — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 But child advocates and lawmakers say the crisis is exacerbated by a shortage of mental health resources for children. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 If the initial prototype saved months of development work, then purposefully invest those resources into the next phase to build secure infrastructure and optimize database operations. — Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Families with greater financial resources are often better positioned to purchase care, access expert guidance and preserve assets for future generations. — Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The new rules require data centers to pay for their own infrastructure and reuse water to reduce the strain on state resources. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Many people adapted by finding medication, information, and support through telehealth, community networks, online pharmacies, and resources like the hotline. — Jennifer Karlin, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026

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Qianlong, one of history’s greatest and most prolific collectors, had opulent taste and seemingly bottomless funds.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
That means Edison will be fully reimbursed for the billions of dollars in Eaton fire damages by a state fund that Newsom’s legislation created unless outside parties can prove Edison acted imprudently, negligently or worse.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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There's also a zip pocket for ID cards and other essentials, altogether making this a great option for both kids and adults on-the-go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Those sitting at home were left disappointed — and out of pocket — by no TV coverage in the UK.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pocket

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