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

Waltz told Fox News Digital that the deal reflects the Arctic's growing strategic importance as melting ice opens new shipping routes and increases access to energy and mineral resources.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of resources

Noun

The Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax is shaping up to be the most expensive and contentious ballot fight this year.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
But the tension preceding the moment — and the already-out-of-hand margin on the scoreboard — already created a wealth of damage.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 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

Is Trump going to pay this out of his pocket, or will this be paid for by our descendants?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The pocket-sized UV flashlight can detect what the naked eye can’t, including dry urine stains, bed bugs, scorpions, and more.

— Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

The water level of a major reservoir supplying the bustling capital city of Jakarta -- the world's biggest metropolis -- is dropping inch by inch.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Indeed, stocks have rocketed to record highs in recent years thanks to all the capital tied to the emergence of artificial intelligence, with investors looking to gain exposure to the trend.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

In each case, the contracts were built off of what would stand as less than mid-level money, with both having higher potential upside.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Instead, two coaches making almost identical money were standing on opposite sidelines Saturday night trying to revive two programs with almost identical problems.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 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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