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
Exxon and Venezuela had a major legal battle after Maduro’s predecessor, the late President Hugo Chavez, confiscated the company’s assets in the South American country.
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Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But the proceeding turned into a status conference because the Texas Third Court of Appeals approved an emergency motion by Jones’ lawyers that temporarily blocked the transfer of any Infowars assets.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since signing that deal, management has mismanaged the cap and limited trade assets, while leaving gaping holes that landed this team in a 3-2 hole.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But what’s most surprising is what’s taking place downwind — thanks to their mutual animosity and assets.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure would tax billionaires with assets exceeding $1 billion.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Following the trial, Jones filed for bankruptcy, and a judge ordered all of the assets from Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, to be sold in order to help pay Jones’s immense debts to the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But the proceeding turned into a status conference because the Texas Third Court of Appeals approved an emergency motion by Jones’ lawyers that temporarily blocked the transfer of any Infowars assets.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since signing that deal, management has mismanaged the cap and limited trade assets, while leaving gaping holes that landed this team in a 3-2 hole.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
To build a sustainable workforce, manufacturers must move away from short-term fixes and view employees as long-term assets.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But what’s most surprising is what’s taking place downwind — thanks to their mutual animosity and assets.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure would tax billionaires with assets exceeding $1 billion.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Following the trial, Jones filed for bankruptcy, and a judge ordered all of the assets from Infowars and its parent company, Free Speech Systems, to be sold in order to help pay Jones’s immense debts to the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assets
Noun
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jackson is depicted as conniving and quick to use his wealth and fame to overwhelm the family.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump has vowed to spend his own money to pay for the ballroom, but the project has drawn criticism for its massive size.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Opponents of Johnson’s added into the budget an expectation that the city would earn $6 million from the technology, though Johnson’s administration argued the city could not responsibly count on the money.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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