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
America's Apollo program was a team effort, tapping into the talents of 400,000 people, a unified undertaking, a blend of government, industry, and academic wherewithal.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Typically, these are individuals who have enough financial wherewithal to be considered by regulators to be accredited investors for whom riskier and less liquid assets can be suitable investments.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Doing so will benefit the mental wherewithal of society all told.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Typically, these are individuals who have enough financial wherewithal to be considered by regulators to be accredited investors for whom riskier and less liquid assets can be suitable investments.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Doing so will benefit the mental wherewithal of society all told.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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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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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Managing Director at Euclid Harding, Brian Lasher works at the intersection of family, wealth and enterprise.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Among married couples in the top 1 percent by wealth or income, 70 percent prioritized men’s careers and had a gender-traditional division of labor.—
Joan C. Williams
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 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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Those city development funds are managed by the Capital Region Development Authority, and the city is now seeking the quasi-public agency’s approval to move them to the Windsor Street demolition.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Using state general funds to create extra benefits for seniors and people with disabilities is a great example of how strong interdepartmental partnerships can better serve New Mexicans in need.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees wouldn't have to give up much prospect capital to add him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To account for the value of oceans in decision making, researchers are pushing for countries to adopt what has become known as natural capital accounting.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Use the big one for beauty items to keep in your bag, and use the small one for essentials to keep in your seatback pocket.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Anything above that comes out of your pocket, so, to protect your assets in a lawsuit, it’s recommended to have liability coverage equal to or greater than your net worth.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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The film’s most frightening scene is a fight between Claire and her mom, when the manipulative young woman tries every tactic imaginable to extort money from Kate, from tearing out her hair to kidnapping Cooper.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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So, for an organisation struggling to find the money needed to make English football’s grassroots facilities green and pleasant once more, Khan’s offer was timely and tempting.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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