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 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 The Heat has the financial wherewithal to likely re-sign its own top pending free agent, Powell, and still be in play for Antetokounmpo. — Greg Cote may 25, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026 China has the wherewithal to help on both counts—selling advanced weapons to Russia and reducing purchases of Iranian oil—though Xi has steadfastly refused to exert that leverage. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wherewithal

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Noun

However, without the financial resources to sign players without restraint, Barcelona are limited by an economic crisis affecting the entire club.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of resources

Noun

Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

Which is more valuable might depend on where AI is as a technology, according to Joe Tigay, portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, a fund that prioritizes total return on investment.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The Blazers are seeking $600 million in public funds to upgrade the arena, which is the oldest NBA arena that hasn’t been renovated.

— Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of fund

Noun

For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
For instance, South Korea ruled in 2014 that future pensions and severance pay could be included in the division of assets.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

However, declining vaccination rates fueled by vaccine hesitancy have created pockets of susceptible individuals where the virus can spread quickly.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The league has expanded to 15 teams and will reach 18 by 2030, with expansion fees that have lined the pockets of the existing owners.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Others worry that maintaining the boundary means ignoring the child’s emotions.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
In doing so, advisors may be able to add real, lasting value, not just through standard methods like investment management, but also through more nuanced means like estate planning, business succession, and family governance.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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