natural resources

NOUN

resource from the earth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

raw material timber water

WEAK

mineral deposit natural deposit

Example Sentences

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The Paracel and Spratly Islands are also believed to sit atop stores of natural resources and potential energy reserves.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Naaja Nathanielsen, a former Greenlandic minister of business and natural resources, said the existing agreement allows the U.S. to build more bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Known for her work on “Adventure Time,” artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California’s natural resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"Zimbabwe must learn from countries like Norway, Botswana and Kuwait, which safeguard their natural resources through firm, consistent and strategic policy frameworks," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The natural resources of the area were enough to support its human population.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari