as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
although I appreciate the concern, your help would be of little avail in this situation
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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Recent Examples of avail
Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas argued for an offside call on the play to no avail.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Vahe Gregorian
july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
However, some of country's biggest stars availing themselves of the multitude of modern-era star-making vehicles available to them means that member Dolly Parton hasn't graced the Opry stage since 2019.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Chase tried to tamp the flames by denying the telegram was sent, but to little avail.
—Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas argued for an offside call on the play to no avail.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Verb
Safe to say Reid availed himself to all the opportunity implied.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
However, some of country's biggest stars availing themselves of the multitude of modern-era star-making vehicles available to them means that member Dolly Parton hasn't graced the Opry stage since 2019.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Future Of Work With AI Meeting Assistants AI meeting assistants are still new for many organizations, but their usefulness is undeniable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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