WHEREWITHALS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

wherewithal

noun

ˈ(h)wer-wi-ˌt͟hȯl

Definition of wherewithal

as in resources

available money had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car

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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 Yankees clearly have the financial wherewithal to offer Skubal a long contract extension. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Who has the wherewithal to figure out timing like that? — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026 How the college responds could be a test of higher education’s wherewithal to withstand a hostile executive branch. — Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026 The big-money addition has been impressed with Wallace’s wherewithal within the defense. — Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal

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Noun

Families with greater financial resources are often better positioned to purchase care, access expert guidance and preserve assets for future generations.

— Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite notable achievements in reducing deforestation and directing resources to foster ecological investments, the government has often struggled to counter a conservative Congress where agribusiness interests wield significant influence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of resources

Noun

Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
The family’s wealth, political influence and dominance of the sugar industry also made the Fanjuls one of Florida’s most powerful — and controversial — family business dynasties.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Here, the bankruptcy trustee knew about the Purplemed sale for $15 million and that most of the funds were in the Children's Trust.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fund

Noun

Iran is demanding the US cease its attacks and end the blockade of Iranian ports, as well as lift sanctions, unfreeze Iranian assets and pay compensation for war damages.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
According to the interim deal signed in June, a schedule to end sanctions and plan on compensation would be part of the final deal, and negotiations would address frozen assets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

The power company said the attack resulted in outages across the southern parts of the city, which is located about 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) west of the capital Tripoli.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The 34-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in his nation’s capital of Mogadishu following his denial of entry to the US.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Communism is a political and economic system in which property, means of production and natural resources are collectively owned by the community or state, rather than private individuals, and divided either equally or according to need.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Throughout the night, Allie and Owen’s paths continue to cross in the hotbed of lust sweeping across the Big Apple, leading each to wonder if they are truly meant for each other or just there to exist as the means for a desperate encounter.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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