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means

NOUN
way, method
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid channel equipment factor instrument measure mechanism medium mode power process route step system tactic technique vehicle
STRONG
agency agent apparatus auspices avenue course dodge expedient fashion gimmick instrumentality instrumentation intermediary machinery manner ministry organ organization paraphernalia path road trick
WEAK
modus operandi stepping-stone ways and means
Antonyms
STRONGEST
end
WEAK
paucity poorness shame
NOUN
wealth, resources
Synonyms
STRONGEST
money
STRONG
affluence assets backing bankroll budget bundle capital dough estate finances fortune funds holdings income intangibles pocket possessions property purse reserves revenue riches savings securities sock stake stuff substance wherewithal
WEAK
ace in the hole nest egg rainy day ways and means
Antonyms
STRONG
debt poverty
WEAK
paucity

Example Sentences

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A trillion-dollar IPO means lost opportunity for retail investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Registering the 2018-related stock just means that, when Musk exercises the stock options under the 2018 award, the shares will be freely tradable.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Registering Musk’s stock means that the shares will be available for trade once he exercises his options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

A shortage of available housing stock means the council often resorts to renting hotel rooms or bed and breakfasts to house the homeless.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“But the flip side of not ‘looking right’ means you can walk away from it completely and never ask yourself if that’s actually out of respect, or just out of fear.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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