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
Contrary to what is widely believed, Europeans have most of the military wherewithal needed to create such a force.
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Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
Then a team also has to have the energy and wherewithal to play through four rounds against steep competition.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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.
—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
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Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
Then a team also has to have the energy and wherewithal to play through four rounds against steep competition.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 plan would have taxed wealth over $50 million at 2% and wealth over $1 billion at 6%.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Michael Ashley Schulman, chief investment officer at wealth management company Running Point Capital, told Reuters that the lingering contract negotiations could cause Canada Post’s share to drop into the teens by December 2026.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 July 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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Measured by Morningstar, the fund's return of about 14% this year is in the top three percent in its category, which includes nearly 1,400 other funds.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Artist Alex Israel and eyewear brand Oliver Peoples have their sights set on a chic way to raise funds for wildfire recovery for Los Angeles.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Almost all states saw decreases, with Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin as well as the capital Washington, D.C. reporting declines of 35 percent or more.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 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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The lightweight bag also has a 16-inch laptop sleeve and expandable side pockets for water bottles.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Some scenes, like a fight that takes place in an antiproton river in the pocket universe, feel almost more like a cartoon than live-action, and not in a good way.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 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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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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