resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful ri-ˈsȯrs-fəl 
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
a resourceful leader
resourcefulness noun
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His escape highlighted both the intelligence of octopuses and the challenges of keeping such resourceful animals in captivity. —
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Its last transit, 1929–1943, overlapped with the Great Depression, when economic hardship forced societies to become more resourceful and disciplined. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Spiders are among Earth’s most resourceful predators, nabbing prey by any means necessary. —Matthew Cordes, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026 Part resourceful Southern cuisine, part comfort home cooking, this classic dish is a hug in a bowl. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resourceful
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Its last transit, 1929–1943, overlapped with the Great Depression, when economic hardship forced societies to become more resourceful and disciplined. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Spiders are among Earth’s most resourceful predators, nabbing prey by any means necessary. —Matthew Cordes, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026 Part resourceful Southern cuisine, part comfort home cooking, this classic dish is a hug in a bowl. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resourceful
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resourceful
adjective
re·source·ful ri-ˈsōrs-fəl
-ˈsȯrs-,
-ˈzōrs-,
-ˈzȯrs-
: able to deal well with new or difficult situations
resourcefulness noun
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