resources

Definition of resourcesnext
plural of resource

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of resources The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula (HB1581) could help reverse these troubling trends by increasing support for public universities, making higher education more accessible for students of all backgrounds — not just those who have more resources. Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, allowing resources to flow to the scene. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Outbreak control measures often rely on external people to distribute resources or provide medical and technical support. Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 May 2026 All of these resources would remain Burden’s alone in the divorce. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 In practical terms, this is intended to shorten decision cycles and give program managers clearer authority over resources and schedules. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026 Sony is supporting Marathon with more resources and what will now be at least some number of ex-Destiny workers in addition to the ones that have already moved over. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 But the program is facing growing backlogs as federal resources shift toward immigration enforcement. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 23 May 2026 Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability. Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resources
Noun
  • Getting warships into the water is hard enough without wasting funds on vessels unlikely ever to sail.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
  • Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • All the different sections and organizational pockets help with capacity.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
  • This Samsonite style has a sleek design, a padded laptop compartment, and an expandable water bottle pocket.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

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“Resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resources. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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