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 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 Those firms have the financial wherewithal to navigate the dispute system, says Kennah Watts, a research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 The job market has bounced back this year from a lackluster 2025, giving consumers the wherewithal to spend. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Where the Padres may be unique is MLB’s collective bargaining agreement unfairly weakening the club’s farm-building and trade-making wherewithal. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal

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Noun

Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Stapleton paid attention to the condition of his business and the surrounding neighborhood while also questioning decisions at City Hall, including why public resources were supporting some grocery operations and not his.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of resources

Noun

Some people think that the rankings are skewed, rewarding prominent colleges and universities for little more than their wealth.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Kate Ashford, lead wealth writer at NerdWallet, says people with money in high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts could soon see better returns as banks raise rates.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

Many legislators from both parties also have endorsed the use of state funds to expand energy assistance.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
An investment fund, Urbagestion, acquired the apartment building and increased her rent, according to Spanish outlet El País.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fund

Noun

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) operates a diversified portfolio of high-quality utilities, transport, midstream and data assets.

— TipRanks Staff, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
For this mob, watches are as much assets to flip as trophies to collect.

— Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
For serious gear collectors tired of pocket clutter and dark backpack voids, this clever mobile workstation is a genuinely smart, highly functional evolution.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

His American Dream Act would provide a five-year capital-gains tax exemption for homeowners 65 and older who sell their property to a first-time buyer.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Across industries, women continue to take on roles with greater control over capital, strategy and technology at some of the world’s most consequential businesses.

— CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

That was in part to force the fathers to pay child maintenance, thus saving taxpayers’ money, but also supposedly to save the souls of both parents.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The page’s owners pled guilty to state criminal charges of conspiracy and money laundering, leading to the site’s shutdown in 2018.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Carrie D’Anna, who also lives on the south side of Taylor and was the community member who made and delivered the flyer to Griffin’s door, said some residents have considered moving elsewhere, but not everyone has the financial means to do so.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Using more detergent than necessary means buying and discarding containers more often.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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