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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état
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as in advantage
a thing that helps
the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant
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as in wealth
assets plural
the total of one's money and property
as a result of the booming economy, the college's assets grew dramatically over the course of the decade
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Recent Examples of asset
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain relatively stable values by pegging them to assets such as fiat currencies or gold, reducing price volatility compared with other digital tokens.
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Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Mondragón says assets management across these projects spurred the joint venture with Framestore.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
In total, Ares had over $595B of assets under management as of September 2025, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The new arrangement, though, is also serving as an important test case, and is likely to lead to a growing pool of traders using DeFi to exchange stocks and a growing list of other traditional assets.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Mondragón says assets management across these projects spurred the joint venture with Framestore.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
In total, Ares had over $595B of assets under management as of September 2025, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The new arrangement, though, is also serving as an important test case, and is likely to lead to a growing pool of traders using DeFi to exchange stocks and a growing list of other traditional assets.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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He was also sanctioned by the European Union in January 2019 following a nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England, which the British government said was carried out by GRU agents to poison a former Russian spy.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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That unusual role for a spy chief raised additional questions from Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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To some, that might seem like a lot, says Douglas Boneparth, president of wealth management firm Bone Fide Wealth.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are tech billionaires from California, drawn by Florida’s business-friendly climate and concerns over possible new wealth taxes in their home state.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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He was also sanctioned by the European Union in January 2019 following a nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England, which the British government said was carried out by GRU agents to poison a former Russian spy.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Right now, enforcement agents are often using administrative warrants, or internal documents signed by immigration officers that authorize specific arrests but not searches.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agreement emerged from a meeting between senior Russian and American military officials in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least 12 people have been killed after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Friday, Punjab Police told CNN.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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This strategy of sending the notes to the media could be designed to ratchet up pressure, said Eric O’Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity expert.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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That unnamed co-conspirator is widely believed to be longtime Oakland political operative Mario Juarez, who twice ran for City Council himself but was never elected.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Turner’s holdings also support the largest private bison herd in the world, part of a broader effort to reintroduce native species.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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The grouping of all LVMH’s fragrance and cosmetics holdings under one executive’s purview came at a time when the beauty industry’s competitiveness was ramping up, especially as niche brands became hot commodities.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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