resources

plural of resource

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Recent Examples of resources Fire and rescue crews deployed boats, dive teams, and additional resources during the search for the missing swimmer. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Hochul signed the executive order Tuesday morning, establishing the one-year moratorium in state environmental permitting in response to the growing public concern over rising utility costs and demand for energy and water resources. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The governor announced the news in a press conference Tuesday morning in New York City, describing an immediate need to address the strain on resources posed by AI data centers. Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 July 2026 Decoy launchers, false positions, and dummy equipment can force an attacker to spend surveillance resources or weapons on targets that have little military value. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 As tech companies pour billions of dollars into building data centers, the investments could create jobs, but AI could strain vital resources such as electricity and water. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Parts of the forest have been closed to visitors, and Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz has declared an emergency to allow the National Guard and other resources to assist with the fires. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 The motion called on Lineage to keep providing resources and financial support for county community response centers, including food, water, masks and air purifiers. City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026 Small businesses often struggle with diverse operational demands like bookkeeping, payroll and marketing, lacking resources and economies of scale for in-house specialists or paid third party services. Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resources
Noun
  • This concentration of capital in AI leaves smaller, middle-of-the-road venture funds without large AI holdings struggling to return capital to their investors.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • In all, the foundation, backed by multi-billionaires Henry and Susan Samueli, said the two funds will give about $15 million to 89 nonprofits.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • For a bag that’s rugged enough to hold up to 250 pounds, the Lands’ End Open-top Canvas Tote Bag is equal parts sturdy and stylish, with plenty of pockets to boot.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • During intermission, people thumbed through the small paperback with its stars-and-stripes cover, afterwards, slipping it into their purses and pockets.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 July 2026

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“Resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resources. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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