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 Hochul has made that argument in defending New York’s law, saying local officers should remain focused on investigating crimes rather than using state and local resources to perform ICE’s work. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Newcastle had depleted full-back resources and Jaissle was convinced the 24-year-old’s athleticism was ideal. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Power for the West Memphis data center will come from a variety of Entergy's generation resources. — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 Huge investments are needed to extract the rich resources in Venezuela, whose oil output remains at a fraction of its capacity due to decades of mismanagement, lack of investment and sanctions. — Anniek Bao,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Since her death in 2016, the foundation has been focused on addressing mental health and trauma through education, therapeutic resources and creative arts. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The job demands-resources model shows that rising demand without matching resources predicts burnout, while raising resources predicts engagement. — Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Verify the true cost, map the timeline, and protect resources for what matters most. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026 The club has invested tremendous resources into tracking energy expenditure in an effort to keep players healthy. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
As new investors look to buy or license those assets, the fund will reinvest any returns into its other programs.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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The elements could be an even bigger factor than the UNC defense as rain and a slippery field could make life tough for Craig in the pocket and particularly with respect to extending plays.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

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