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wherewithal

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


NOUN
ability
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Should stoppages continue, analysts warn American drillers in the Permian Basin have little interest or wherewithal to immediately pump more crude.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 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

Berkshire has the wherewithal of a huge stock buyback given that it’s sitting on o ver $350 billion of cash.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

These are common in personal injury cases, because the clients often don’t have the wherewithal to pay a lawyer’s retainer fee in advance.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2026

“I think being the kindest person I have the wherewithal to be is going to do that.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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