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 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 The loan and the acquisition would be entirely financed through the bidder’s own financial resources. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 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 Across air resources, engines and crews on the ground, Cline told the Statesman that close to 200 people were working Tuesday to contain the fire. — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 The move cites concerns about the strain the projects would place on local water and energy resources. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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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

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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

Definition of pocket

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