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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Her somewhat implausible problem is that her bad feelings—her irritation, her boredom—never register as such because of her beauty, her wealth, and her pedigree; so great is her beauty that even her nastiest moods feel like a sunny glow to others.—
Claire Jarvis,
New Yorker,
8 July 2025
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Home ownership holds different meanings for everyone, but for many of us, our homes constitute a significant portion of our personal wealth.—
Jennifer Horton,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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As Russian troops slowly clawed back most of Kursk, attacks on Sumy – and its regional capital, Sumy city – increased.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Ten of Liberia’s presidents were born in the U.S. Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, is named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president, who strongly supported the ACS.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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