WHEREWITHAL Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

wherewithal

noun

ˈ(h)wer-wi-ˌt͟hȯl

Definition of wherewithal

as in resources

available money had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car

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as in wealth

the total of one's money and property people with the wherewithal to be able to afford such a lavish lifestyle

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Recent Examples of wherewithal The big-money addition has been impressed with Wallace’s wherewithal within the defense. — Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2026 The Heat has the financial wherewithal to likely re-sign its own top pending free agent, Powell, and still be in play for Antetokounmpo. — Greg Cote may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026 China has the wherewithal to help on both counts—selling advanced weapons to Russia and reducing purchases of Iranian oil—though Xi has steadfastly refused to exert that leverage. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 May 2026 The question, Huss said, is whether more than a few mid-majors have the financial wherewithal to compete for those spots. — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal

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Noun

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

Definition of resources

Noun

Praying at temples for wealth and good fortune is a common practice, even for those who aren’t especially religious.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Days before a state deadline to withdraw ballot measures in late June, Regan publicly offered to trim the wealth tax to 2% over two years, an offer Newsom quickly rejected.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

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

Definition of fund

Noun

North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

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

Noun

The fund will give Arada a new source of capital to fund its ambitions at a time when lenders and investors have become more cautious about Gulf real estate in the wake of the Iran war.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
That capital is now tied down rather than being deployed for investment or expansion.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Well, not bad in terms of trying to showcase how much money Europe is spending on its own defense, with a raft of billion-dollar deals announced with some of the world's largest military contractors.

— Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026
What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of money

Noun

At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Visiting teams, particularly from wealthy nations with the means to pay for it, will also request the most secluded rooms in the hotel, and away from the street side to minimize noise exposure.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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