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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
After transferring assets to secure his bond, Rotta violated it by failing to turn over one of his passports and was detained again in August of last year.
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Jay Weaver
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Paramount Global assets, from storied Paramount Pictures and its Melrose Avenue lot and the CBS broadcast network, 28 TV stations, television studios, streaming service Paramount+ and cable channels, are now set to formally combine with Skydance.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Tesla's digital assets, meanwhile, are bolstering profitability.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 24 July 2025
As covered in previous columns, payable-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts can be appropriate solutions for people with few assets who can’t afford to pay for a living trust.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Jay Weaver
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Paramount Global assets, from storied Paramount Pictures and its Melrose Avenue lot and the CBS broadcast network, 28 TV stations, television studios, streaming service Paramount+ and cable channels, are now set to formally combine with Skydance.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Tesla's digital assets, meanwhile, are bolstering profitability.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 24 July 2025
As covered in previous columns, payable-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts can be appropriate solutions for people with few assets who can’t afford to pay for a living trust.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
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Current contenders for the coveted spy role include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba and Rege-Jean Page, to name a few.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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From sci-fi horror and spy thrillers to teen romances, there’s something for everyone to watch on streaming services this month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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For one, coordinated destruction of data centers would require simultaneous strikes across dozens of countries, any one of which could refuse and gain massive strategic advantage.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Record company executives, agents, producers and bookers dominate the panel discussions.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The city is already making cuts, such as by not filling open positions and by stopping capital projects that are not absolutely required, Laesch said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Ferguson will wear the No 11 shirt in the Italian capital.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Indeed, Jared Fleisher, one of Gilbert's top operatives, gave mayoral candidate Fred Durhal III's campaign $2,000.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Neither a complacent, neutered Congress nor a Supreme Court controlled by lifelong GOP partisan operatives appear willing or able to stop it.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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