1
as in opportunity
something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available
we used every possible resource to raise the funds needed to save our town's oldest house
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2
as in fund
resources plural
available money
do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?
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Recent Examples of resource
But going after countries that import oil and other resources from Russia would be a significant escalation.
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Much of the work in Texas, as in North Carolina, has been left to local governments and individuals, a patchwork of private resources, volunteers, and public funding.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
The event was hosted by Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, who said the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to marry its technological know-how with its vast energy resources in natural gas and nuclear to create a new AI economy here.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 July 2025
Nearby roads were washed away, and the camp, located six miles from the nearest town, had scant resources to self-evacuate.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Much of the work in Texas, as in North Carolina, has been left to local governments and individuals, a patchwork of private resources, volunteers, and public funding.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
The event was hosted by Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, who said the Pittsburgh region is uniquely positioned to marry its technological know-how with its vast energy resources in natural gas and nuclear to create a new AI economy here.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 15 July 2025
Nearby roads were washed away, and the camp, located six miles from the nearest town, had scant resources to self-evacuate.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resource
Noun
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The 30th anniversary of Java, which the Java community is celebrating this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes the ecosystem has undergone.—
Alexander Belokrylov,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Yeah, this will be a good opportunity for guys to recover a little bit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The lack of funds is expected to delay pay by three months and threaten access to interpreters and investigators amid immigration raids, said John Baker, the top federal public defender for the Western District of North Carolina.—
Julia Coin
July 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Without those funds, which help pay for public safety, road maintenance, public works, community programs and environmental services, the city would likely need to look to alternative funding sources or make cuts to services, Chief Financial Officer Stacey Peterson previously said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resource. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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