wherewithal

noun

ˈ(h)wer-wi-ˌt͟hȯl How to pronounce wherewithal (audio)
Definition of wherewithalnext
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 By the end of this season of Furious, Alice has proved her wherewithal and resourcefulness to her superior, FBI agent Nora Washington (Quincy Tyler Bernstine). — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 At a time when many top European sides look to have one athletic midfielder capable of stopping opposition counter-attacks, Baleba brings an intensity and wherewithal to stand up against the very best. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Powell left for the Chicago Bulls in free agency, after the Heat lacked the remaining salary-cap wherewithal to match the Bulls’ offer. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 With Guggenheim Group, Walter had both the commitment and wherewithal to spend more lavishly on the Dodgers’ front office, support staff and roster. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
  1. resources
  2. wealth
  3. fund
  4. assets
  5. pocket
  6. capital
  7. money
  8. means
Noun
  • Newport Beach also declared a local emergency yesterday to free up resources ahead of the storm’s landfall, after experiencing significant coastal flooding overnight.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Its infrastructure, which carries rich resources across vast desert terrain, leaves it an easy target for the cheaper one-way drones developed by the Houthis.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of resources
Noun
  • The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Monica Heslington, head of the Goldman Sachs family office art and collectibles strategy practice, said the guide is designed for the bank’s private wealth clients.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of wealth
Noun
  • In Taiwan, telecom and media companies have formed joint funds with a public agency.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Zeno would collect victims’ funds and later withdraw them in cash, which has not been recovered.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fund
Noun
  • For capable enemy forces like China, this would mean the B-52 would need supporting assets to either deflect attention away from them or directly protect them.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • France agreed to deploy defense assets, including military personnel.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The drawback is that most Americans must pay out of pocket for the test, which carries a list price north of $900, before factoring in any discounts.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • Otthon Centrum analyst Gábor Soóki-Tóth said Tihany is one of the most expensive places in Hungary to buy a vacation property — with prices outstripping those in the nation's capital.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, who is stationed at Futenma Air Station, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in the island's capital city, Naha, early Saturday and stealing her wallet and backpack.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What if suddenly the family needed something from the nanny that money couldn’t simply buy?
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of money
Noun
  • For Lev, assessing what participants take home means asking about their behavior.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • On social media, viewers immediately marveled at Rosalía’s ability to deliver her usual powerful vocals during the first song while striking the pose — and some wondered if she was somehow being propped up through unseen means.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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