as in wealth
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 assets
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.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, all but the wealthiest can afford to put all their retirement assets in cash and cash equivalents.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, investment products tracking digital assets saw outflows for the fourth straight week, according to CoinShares data.
—Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
This would run counter to the narrative of long-term higher tariffs, though if domestic consumption really increases, then demand for China assets could rise despite the trade situation weighing on the currency.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This loan will enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Harvest now has over $4 billion in assets under management.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, all but the wealthiest can afford to put all their retirement assets in cash and cash equivalents.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, investment products tracking digital assets saw outflows for the fourth straight week, according to CoinShares data.
—Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
This would run counter to the narrative of long-term higher tariffs, though if domestic consumption really increases, then demand for China assets could rise despite the trade situation weighing on the currency.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This loan will enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Harvest now has over $4 billion in assets under management.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
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Trump welcomes white South Africans as other refugees are halted Although apartheid rule ended long ago, the typical Black South African household has just 5% of the wealth of the typical White household, according to a 2024 study by researchers at The Africa Institute and the University of Zambia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This age gap, combined with wealth and influence, created a significant power imbalance.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The capital region is just the tip of the iceberg, though.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1040 Darrell Smith is The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab reporter covering issues important to the Black community and diverse voices in the capital region.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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Supporters say the extra money is a smart investment because of the crucial decisions council members and the mayor must make, including reading contracts, making policies and understanding proposals to make nuanced changes to city laws and codes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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In the short run, using money to buy power and power to make money may shield them from Trump’s rages.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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