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
Cities that do have the wherewithal to apply for grants can turn to a federal program under the USDA's Rural Development office.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
While the Panthers are keeping their options open — including holdover lineman Nick Samac — Fortner could bring some wherewithal to the line.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Someone even had the wherewithal to steal the lantern attached to a wall near the restaurant’s entrance.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Denver has enviable financial wherewithal, the cap room to be flexible and the stability in personnel atop their football operation that makes following a plan and process easier — though not a guarantee.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
While the Panthers are keeping their options open — including holdover lineman Nick Samac — Fortner could bring some wherewithal to the line.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Someone even had the wherewithal to steal the lantern attached to a wall near the restaurant’s entrance.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Denver has enviable financial wherewithal, the cap room to be flexible and the stability in personnel atop their football operation that makes following a plan and process easier — though not a guarantee.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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That lets the term be understood in a range of ways, whether a corporate-friendly approach to conservation, or a new way to talk about extracting marine resources, sustainably or otherwise.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The Doheny project, when completed, would produce 5 million gallons per day of drinking water as part of SCWD’s Integrated Water Resources Plan, aimed at diversifying and securing water resources, particularly during critical need periods such as drought and natural disasters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The groups cited a Vanguard study that found the retirement wealth of nonprofit workers could increase at least $525 million annually if CITs were allowed in 403(b) plans.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Jackson is accused of wiring the employee $168,000, and Mayers claims this was another attempt to falsely report his wealth during bankruptcy proceedings.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Exxon and Venezuela had a major legal battle after Maduro’s predecessor, the late President Hugo Chavez, confiscated the company’s assets in the South American country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Still, without corrective action, city staff warned those funds could drop if no changes are made to current spending and revenues to roughly 2% by June 2027, falling below the city’s policy on maintaining a 10% minimum in reserves in case of unexpected costs or revenue shortfalls.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Those total funds will represent about 49% of equity in that new company, exceeding the current foreign ownership cap of 25%.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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This bowler bag has a wide interior that easily fits all of the essentials, and an interior zip pocket to help keep your things organized.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The high-profile event raises money for the Met’s Costume Institute, and each year the dress code for the gala takes cues from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The sudden cancellations effectively stranded hundreds of travelers, who were left scrambling for alternative means of transportation.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Implementing mass timber at scale means navigating property lines and managing infrastructure boundaries between private owners.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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