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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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are also examples of how profit—and the influence and wealth that come with it—can be leveraged to improve not just a company or an industry, but the entire world.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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Brian Eagle, of Fishers, is an Indianapolis attorney, author and wealth strategy consultant.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Hours earlier, explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations as Russian drones and missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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However, at the end of last year, the Islamist opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham burst out of its Idlib stronghold and, in coordination with other groups, swiftly advanced on the capital Damascus.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Supporters say the extra money is a smart investment because of the crucial decisions council members and the mayor must make, including reading contracts, making policies and understanding proposals to make nuanced changes to city laws and codes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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In the short run, using money to buy power and power to make money may shield them from Trump’s rages.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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“Assets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assets. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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