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
Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
Dana-co plans to build on Lunya’s existing brand equity while bringing operational expertise, product development resources, wholesale relationships, planning discipline, and direct-consumer capabilities to support future growth.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
In 2027, the county hopes to further improve and invest in roads and infrastructure, expanding public safety and emergency services, and improve affordable housing and homeless resources.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
—James Ward, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Given its financial resources, FIFA probably doesn’t need to search for an optimal solution with as few cameras as possible.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
Luckily, for residents in the Central Florida region, FACE is one of many resources.
—Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
Dana-co plans to build on Lunya’s existing brand equity while bringing operational expertise, product development resources, wholesale relationships, planning discipline, and direct-consumer capabilities to support future growth.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
In 2027, the county hopes to further improve and invest in roads and infrastructure, expanding public safety and emergency services, and improve affordable housing and homeless resources.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
—James Ward, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Given its financial resources, FIFA probably doesn’t need to search for an optimal solution with as few cameras as possible.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
Luckily, for residents in the Central Florida region, FACE is one of many resources.
—Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resources
Noun
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The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The deal will also unfreeze tens of billions of dollars in Iranian funds held in international banks as part of the final agreement.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In 2001, Apple’s iPod famously put 1,000 songs in your pocket, eliminating the need for physical CDs, cassettes and mixtapes.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Now, Cecil always flies with the super slim bladeless pocket knife.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resources. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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