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wherewithal

[hwair-with-awl, -with-, wair-] / ˈʰwɛər wɪðˌɔl, -wɪθ-, ˈwɛər- /


NOUN
ability
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The state intends to sublet space to startups that might not have the wherewithal to commit to long-term leases.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Any team could be doing what the Dodgers are doing if they had the wherewithal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The other positive part of this story: You both have money to invest in property, or at least the wherewithal to take out loans collectively, so I assume his credit rating is relatively good.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

Fund III’s larger size gives Blueprint the wherewithal to make follow-on investments in the fund’s holdings, including backing add-on acquisitions, according to Lewis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

If I hadn’t been in shock, I might have had the wherewithal to turn a cold shoulder to the person I next encountered: Traft Martin.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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