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
The fashion industry has the wherewithal to steer a new industrial revolution.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Abandoning The Status Quo The institutions that will thrive in the next decade are not those anchored to the consensus model, but those with the wherewithal to abandon it.
—Benjamin D. Summers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
More people use them than ever, and dictionary publishers now possess the digital wherewithal to closely track that use.
—Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
El-Ahmad was asked if the club has the wherewithal and desire to spend in that ballpark to get a difference maker on the international market.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Abandoning The Status Quo The institutions that will thrive in the next decade are not those anchored to the consensus model, but those with the wherewithal to abandon it.
—Benjamin D. Summers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
More people use them than ever, and dictionary publishers now possess the digital wherewithal to closely track that use.
—Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
El-Ahmad was asked if the club has the wherewithal and desire to spend in that ballpark to get a difference maker on the international market.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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But the organization needs resources to sustain its essential work and to achieve its laudable goal of ending elder hunger in the city in the next 15 years.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Small nuggets of gold had been hammered into round disks and sewn onto King Tut’s clothes to enable him to carry some of his wealth into the afterlife.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The federal government allocated funds for SNAP and WIC's October operations in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Criticism of India As the leader of the US’ largest city and financial capital, any mayor of New York is given an outsized role on the world stage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Baguette’s design includes a front flap, magnetic clasp, unlined internal compartment with a pocket and gold-finish metalware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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With Alonso on the market, the Red Sox could be more eager to add a power-hitting first baseman than to re-sign Bregman for more money.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The problem is that the objective optimized by the algorithm is good for the people who control the means of prediction…but not good for the rest of society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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