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 Waltz told Fox News Digital that the deal reflects the Arctic's growing strategic importance as melting ice opens new shipping routes and increases access to energy and mineral resources. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Nepali lawmakers have slammed the administration over bureaucratic delays in distributing resources after the floods, including medical equipment and staffing of medical facilities. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 It's meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026 The bill’s purpose is to apply economic pressure on Moscow by targeting resources that are needed to continue the war with Kyiv. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 But policing in South Africa is weakened by corruption and lack of resources. — Reuters, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026 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

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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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