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
For now, consumers seem to have the wherewithal to spend.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
Those who are paralyzed by grief often do not have the wherewithal to articulate their agony, so my reporting frequently consists of telling stories on behalf of people who want them to be told.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Will Dave Roberts have the wherewithal to keep Kershaw on a short leash?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course, few home movies are made by someone with the wherewithal to cast ‘40s film noir legend Ann Savage as their mother (since Maddin never had footage of the real one), or the vision to structure their remembrances like freeform poetry, complete with rhyming callbacks.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
Those who are paralyzed by grief often do not have the wherewithal to articulate their agony, so my reporting frequently consists of telling stories on behalf of people who want them to be told.
—Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Will Dave Roberts have the wherewithal to keep Kershaw on a short leash?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course, few home movies are made by someone with the wherewithal to cast ‘40s film noir legend Ann Savage as their mother (since Maddin never had footage of the real one), or the vision to structure their remembrances like freeform poetry, complete with rhyming callbacks.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a crowded luxury field, these collaborations mean smaller brands have access to a behemoth’s resources and audience, with a lower barrier to entry for customers.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The book’s wealth of imagery carries through its many years.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, in the private assets space, the company can charge higher fees to clients, who are institutional investors and wealthy individuals.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of successful ATOs can be severe, potentially compromising sensitive financial data and funds.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Using those funds, the VII Group paid $109,756.07 to Eugene Toriko in three installments.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gillis is one of roughly 4,000 child care workers in the nation's capital who have benefited from a fund established through a tax hike on city residents earning more than $250,000 a year.Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Four of the six adult Mekong giant catfish were in the Mekong River and the other two were in the Tonle Sap River near Phnom Penh, the capital.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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And fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front pockets are convenient, and the hood offers adjustable drawstrings.Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mariners, though, would face significant competition for Walker, and might not view a first baseman who will play next season at 34 years old as the wisest investment of their money.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Robert was somebody whom Gabriel knew better, and one night in the pub Gabriel pressed him on the question of money.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green?Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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