1
as in resources
available money
had the wherewithal to pay cash for the car
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2
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
Lacking the financial wherewithal to survive such a jolt leaves them open to eviction, bankruptcy and other catastrophic outcomes.
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Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Dividend stocks reward investors with the potential for enhanced returns over time, and a few companies may have the wherewithal to start offering the payments, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Because a lot of the promoters just didn’t have the wherewithal or the resources to do a show of this magnitude.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
Pssst: The latest business tycoon with serious interest and the wherewithal to buy the Twins is a Microsoft corporate partner.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
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Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Dividend stocks reward investors with the potential for enhanced returns over time, and a few companies may have the wherewithal to start offering the payments, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Because a lot of the promoters just didn’t have the wherewithal or the resources to do a show of this magnitude.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
Pssst: The latest business tycoon with serious interest and the wherewithal to buy the Twins is a Microsoft corporate partner.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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While Argentina has received massive IMF loans in the past, previous governments had misspent most of the funds on subsidies to win elections.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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If signed into law, the funds would become available starting in 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the other side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, Babakir Khalid, 2 months old, gasped for breath.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The pilot eventually managed to land the airplane outside Belize City after being forced to circle the airspace between northern Belize and the capital.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Later that day, Ellie gets ready for the barn dance by using her pocket knife — sanitized with alcohol first, thankfully — to slice up the bite on her stomach.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s also equipped with two wine glass holders, two cup holders and side pockets.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Youngkin in 2021 raised $2.2 million in contributions, but the millionaire investor bolstered his war chest with $5.5million of his own money, according to the Virginia Department of Elections.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Third, protecting the tax payers money and resources.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But now things are getting even more messy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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