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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état
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as in advantage
a thing that helps
the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant
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as in wealth
assets plural
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 asset
Its freedom to be anything and go anywhere is its primary asset.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2007, Nicklaus sold GBI (and other assets) to businessman Howard Milstein for $145 million, a deal that led to the creation of Nicklaus Companies.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 25-year-old should prove to be a valuable asset for the Vikings next season.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
This event launched a global drive for diversification, with gold emerging as a preferred asset due to its independence from political and economic sanctions.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2007, Nicklaus sold GBI (and other assets) to businessman Howard Milstein for $145 million, a deal that led to the creation of Nicklaus Companies.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 25-year-old should prove to be a valuable asset for the Vikings next season.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
This event launched a global drive for diversification, with gold emerging as a preferred asset due to its independence from political and economic sanctions.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asset
Noun
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Matt Damon originated the role of the spy who suffers from psychogenic amnesia and is forced to unlock his connection to the CIA.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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The supporting cast includes Denise Richards, Chris Kattan, and the ever-fabulous Aunjanue Ellis, as Sistah Girl, the most efficient spy in the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cybercriminals understand this mindset and take full advantage of it.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The amp section’s high-frequency sinusoidal power supply combines the sonic advantages of transformers with the stability of switching power supplies to deliver 140 WPC.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s no single path rich people follow to obtain their wealth.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Working with a wealth advisor, estate attorney and accountant can provide structure and clarity.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Here, traffic optimization isn’t just a single system’s job; fleets of autonomous vehicles, interconnected traffic lights, and predictive analytics engines work as coordinated agents, dynamically rerouting vehicles and minimizing congestion.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Family Photo That all changed on the evening of March 8, when federal agents arrived at their door.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Politicians have also entered the fray, clashing over whether the economic benefits of the trade outweigh ethical concerns over sending the monkeys to faraway labs.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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Other benefits of vitamin D include inflammation regulation, immune system support, muscle function, and glucose metabolism.1 Most people can get enough vitamin D through sun exposure, diet, or supplements.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some people plan just a few months ahead, focusing on immediate expenses, while others think decades into the future, prioritizing long-term investments, retirement planning, and strategic capital investing.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Southern Lebanon was the location of much of Israel's recent air and ground campaign against Hezbollah, with parts of the capital Beirut also devastated.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Back when Rahm Emanuel was President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, the idea that a political operative once nicknamed Rahmbo could be a viable candidate to succeed his boss would have seemed a little far-fetched.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Michael Fassbender stars as George, a chilly veteran British operative who’s given a list of five possible agents who might be betraying the organization.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Asset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asset. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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