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
There’s something over-eager behind their smiles that occasionally cracks — something Yvonne doesn’t have the wherewithal to unpack and something Camille either doesn’t see or simply won’t.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Even the wherewithal to go beyond the bounds of his sport to seek knowledge reflects Kerr’s curiosity and competitiveness, his desire to find an edge.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
With that attitude, and a team that has both great ambition and the wherewithal to achieve its goals, such admonishment shouldn’t be necessary that often.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2025
Officials believe that no one should be living in the evacuation zone, regardless of their wherewithal or their supplies.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
Even the wherewithal to go beyond the bounds of his sport to seek knowledge reflects Kerr’s curiosity and competitiveness, his desire to find an edge.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
With that attitude, and a team that has both great ambition and the wherewithal to achieve its goals, such admonishment shouldn’t be necessary that often.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2025
Officials believe that no one should be living in the evacuation zone, regardless of their wherewithal or their supplies.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
Noun
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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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For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 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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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Board of Investments released a report showing the state held 1.6 million shares of Tesla stock in its retirement fund as of June 2024.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
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These funds were gathered through a combination of grants provided by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, as well as contributions from private foundations and nearly four hundred individual donors.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had dominated the capital for most of the war, with the Sudanese army forced to set up a wartime hub at Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2025
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Milton threw for 241 yards and a score while rushing for 16 yards and a touchdown in a showing that highlighted his big arm potential and pocket mobility.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The back of the bag is fitted with a roomy pocket — the perfect spot to store my passport without worrying about being pickpocketed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chou said, acknowledging her willingness to fork over money for Beyoncé's concert in previous years and now.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Supporters of the income tax kept pushing, seeking to raise money directly from the wealthy.—
Jesse Eisinger,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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