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Recent Examples of wherewithal A lot of people don’t have the wherewithal to use it responsibly. Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025 The cost of buying airtime in a regular-season NFL game has never been higher, but for marketers with the wherewithal to plunk down more than $1 million for 30 seconds of commercial inventory, no media investment is anywhere near as effective. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2025 How many people have the wherewithal to assess the defensive linemen’s positions with the clock ticking, then transfer from that assessment into attacking the back end of coverages? Alec Lewis, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Saks Global appears to have turned a corner for now, at least financially, with the wherewithal to get through 2025. David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
Noun
  • But emphasizing misleading stats risks overshadowing the need to allocate resources for interventions where numbers are much higher.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Abide Women’s Health Services will offer pregnancy testing, prenatal and postpartum care, and maternal resources at the Center for Transforming Lives campus.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both came in with a wealth of experience in creating running lanes with varied offensive line movement in their recent stops, and that has carried over in their first year with the Cowboys.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Here, The Athletic compares the two clubs, looking at their trophy cabinets, wealth, global followings, squads and more.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stock futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wednesday as traders assessed the ramifications of a government shutdown, with Wall Street perhaps looking to other assets for safety — including bitcoin.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Trusted by organizations such as the Australian Open and Premier Padel, Pendular combines cutting-edge technology with sports expertise to help clients maximize the value of their media assets efficiently and at scale.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Obama Foundation has yet to fulfill its pledge to create a $470 million reserve fund meant to shield taxpayers if the Obama Presidential Center runs into trouble, according to recent tax filings, which show millions instead going to the Tides Foundation.
    Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Earlier this month, a judge lifted a temporary injunction that had suspended that provision, allowing the administration to continue blocking funds.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors argued that Rocha knowingly and deliberately shot and killed Vasquez on July 19, 2022, in the closing arguments of the capital murder trial for Rocha.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In this century’s first two decades, the city had become America’s most relevant and talked-about dining capital — fueled by affordable commercial rents, innovative talent and its access to choice ingredients from local purveyors.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The adjustable bag features a main zippered compartment that has pockets to help organize electronics, snacks, and more.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Ward was still at the scene, covered in blood and holding a pocket knife, when police arrived.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Is intuitive budgeting effective for saving money?
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • With less money being invested by record labels into touring, that has created a top-heavy artist hierarchy, with the rich getting richer and the poor and middle class falling by the wayside.
    Roy Trakin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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