ASSET Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

asset

noun

ˈa-ˌset

Definition of asset

as in spy

a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état

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as in advantage

a thing that helps the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant

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as in wealth

assets plural 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 asset Stocks have posted double-digit annual returns since 2023, largely on the back of euphoria over artificial intelligence, and stocks are assets that tend to be concentrated among older households. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The concept could allow laser systems to be mounted on tactical vehicles, light utility platforms and other suitable military transport assets. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Triple Threat will work alongside the organization to grow its corporate partnership portfolio while developing ownable assets that create greater value for brands, athletes and the broader community. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 His wife Desirée inherited his company, which was forced by the Nazis to sell off its assets; Nazi Reichsmarschall Herman Göring bought the Cranach and other pieces. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asset

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Noun

Weeks before the shootdown, the spies allegedly reported on the naval airbase in Key West and were told to transmit Brothers to the Rescue flight data back to the Cuban authorities.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
His sixth great-grandfather was a spy in the Revolutionary War.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of spy

Noun

Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

One was Larry Page, the 53-year-old Google cofounder who had ties to California for decades and began severing them after the wealth tax proposal.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The incredible genius of the US is its ability to hoover up investments from everyone — from sovereign wealth funds, to private individuals, to retail, down to the youngest investor.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealth

Noun

Anyone seeking to hold federal agents accountable must be prepared for a long wait, says Borchetta.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Child welfare agents said abuse may have occurred, but the perpetrator was unknown, according to records reviewed by The Washington Post.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of agent

Noun

Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

In 2027 the film festival also joins Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival in celebrating eight decades of creativity and bringing audiences together in the Scottish capital.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
As one of the principal gateways into the Saudi capital and a foundation stone of the entire Vision 2030 project, the Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport directly threaten the Kingdom’s strategy.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of capital

Noun

His vice president at the nonprofit, a longtime Republican operative, had suggested it, Wilson later testified.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Kenney said the movement also became more professional, building organizations, raising money and drawing in political operatives with campaign and fundraising experience.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of operative

Noun

The gifts build on the museum’s existing holdings while creating connections with its library and garden.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Asia-Pacific is still a small share of Mubadala鈥檚 portfolio, making up 13% of its holdings, against 44% for North America.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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