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
But the current results do show that a species that came of age exploring its own planet may well have the temperamental and neurological wherewithal to go much farther—for much longer.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Many next of kin lack the ready cash, or the wherewithal to navigate the legal process to waive the fee.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Most residents were working class and deeply rooted, without the wherewithal to chase jobs elsewhere.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That might be a fine solution for individuals with the wherewithal to order online and have a reliable means to accept packages but not everyone is in that position.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Many next of kin lack the ready cash, or the wherewithal to navigate the legal process to waive the fee.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Most residents were working class and deeply rooted, without the wherewithal to chase jobs elsewhere.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That might be a fine solution for individuals with the wherewithal to order online and have a reliable means to accept packages but not everyone is in that position.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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Still here for him Roki Sasaki seemingly has an endless wealth of resources at his disposal with the Dodgers.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Don’t just be an employee; owning a business is one of the best ways to build real wealth, says De Leon.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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But the crown jewel in the Anglo American stable of assets collected over the last 120 years is De Beers which rose to control the diamond industry but has since lost most of its pricing power.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Avoid investing these funds in volatile assets, as market fluctuations can jeopardize their availability during a crisis.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The consensus from those close to the SPL is that the central budget for this season was essentially used in 2023-24 for 2024-25, meaning funds were not readily available to the clubs last summer or in January.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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School districts could face budget shortfalls without these funds, potentially leading to layoffs or program cuts.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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General view of the City of London skyline, the capital’s financial district, in October.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Photo by David Di Gregorio Guyana New direct flights from New York and Miami and rapid development in the country’s capital, Georgetown, are making this remote South American country more accessible.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
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Benson Boone, sitting in the audience, pulled a live mic from his suit pocket, and got his tux stripped off by Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser, revealing a blue jumpsuit that went perfectly with his fuzzy mustache.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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There’s even a secure zipper pocket to store extras in, like snacks, hand sanitizer, or comfy flip-flops.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Gale says the group has used the money to hire a biologist and engineer who are studying their location data, in particular.—
Stephanie O'Neill,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
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And then later, Elon Musk was saying those guys don't have the money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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