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
America's Apollo program was a team effort, tapping into the talents of 400,000 people, a unified undertaking, a blend of government, industry, and academic wherewithal.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Typically, these are individuals who have enough financial wherewithal to be considered by regulators to be accredited investors for whom riskier and less liquid assets can be suitable investments.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Doing so will benefit the mental wherewithal of society all told.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Typically, these are individuals who have enough financial wherewithal to be considered by regulators to be accredited investors for whom riskier and less liquid assets can be suitable investments.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Doing so will benefit the mental wherewithal of society all told.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wherewithal
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Suspicion grew over how the son accumulated such wealth – especially as Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene campaigned on being from a rural, not wealthy family.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Estimates suggest that over $124 trillion is poised to change hands as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to the next generation.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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For other drivers, the TLC’s own taxi improvement fund — funded by a $1 surcharge on cab fares — provides $20,000 in grant money to drivers toward accessible-vehicle purchases.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Other municipalities terminated their contracts after then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 54, which prohibited local and state municipalities from using funds for federal immigration enforcement purposes, including the use of jail facilities.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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When employee voices lead, credibility flows through existing social capital—creating influence that brand channels can’t match.—
Brittany Garlin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Gangs control at least 85% of its capital, Port-au-Prince, and have launched attacks in the country’s central region in recent years.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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One of the best ways to put some bucks back into your pocket is to shop at Woot, which is basically a special deals hub run by Amazon.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Prior to the tour’s launch, Smallwood took to Iron Maiden’s website to request that fans put their phones back into their pockets and witness the show as it’s supposed to be seen.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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So, for an organisation struggling to find the money needed to make English football’s grassroots facilities green and pleasant once more, Khan’s offer was timely and tempting.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The film’s most frightening scene is a fight between Claire and her mom, when the manipulative young woman tries every tactic imaginable to extort money from Kate, from tearing out her hair to kidnapping Cooper.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Wherewithal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherewithal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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