1
as in resources
available money
had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car
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2
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
Doing so will benefit the mental wherewithal of society all told.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Clayton even had the wherewithal, before the confetti cannons erupted, to console Sharp on the court in a stroke of empathy by someone who had no obligation to do so in the defining moment of his career.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Lacking cell service and power at home, Susan took a few days to muster the wherewithal and nerve to check on Maples.
—Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
However, overall, most institutions do not have the financial wherewithal to offer tuition-free or no-loan aid programs, added Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor in chief.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Clayton even had the wherewithal, before the confetti cannons erupted, to console Sharp on the court in a stroke of empathy by someone who had no obligation to do so in the defining moment of his career.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Lacking cell service and power at home, Susan took a few days to muster the wherewithal and nerve to check on Maples.
—Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
However, overall, most institutions do not have the financial wherewithal to offer tuition-free or no-loan aid programs, added Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor in chief.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.—
Matthew O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Moreover, Black single mothers who own businesses are five times more likely to own property and create generational wealth compared to those who do not.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Permanent life insurance with cash value can provide tax-efficient access to funds.—
Joshua Harmon,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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On Monday, the board awarded Cuomo $1.5 million in matching funds, but members warned that campaigns that are found guilty of coordinating with super PACs could lose access to public funds.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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The home is in the central part of the state about 70 miles west of Lincoln, the state capital.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The fixture list added further intrigue to that race, Atalanta facing Roma on Monday evening while Juve headed to the Italian capital on Saturday evening to take on a Lazio side that was on a six-game unbeaten run.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The term is reserved for a specific type of dress shirt fabric that's traditionally from Scotland and currently used to refer to shirts that are a bit thicker, coarser, and sport a breast pocket.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The main differences are in the fabric and the structure—these have a double button, a zipper, and real pockets.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Although Saudi Arabia is the world’s biggest oil exporter, the kingdom and neighboring countries are using money from energy sales to diversify their economies.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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