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 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 Despite notable achievements in reducing deforestation and directing resources to foster ecological investments, the government has often struggled to counter a conservative Congress where agribusiness interests wield significant influence. — ABC News, 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 Others may qualify based on their income and financial resources. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Retaliation against the Chinese commodity cartel is reported to be brewing in the form of an Australian iron ore cartel, starting with possible approval for the miners to pool their resources in what would normally be against anti-monopoly law. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Clemo also said that Washington worked hard to stage fire resources in response to the Particularly Dangerous Situation warning. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Still, more than one council member also made their support for the closures conditional on having enough shelter beds and other resources available to absorb the dislocated residents. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2026

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The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Here, the bankruptcy trustee knew about the Purplemed sale for $15 million and that most of the funds were in the Children's Trust.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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