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
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound corner, who is on the larger side for the cornerback position, has been challenging McMillan getting off the line to some avail.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On many sections of the Autobahn, no mandatory speed limit exists and drivers often avail themselves of the opportunity to drive as fast as their vehicle and the conditions allow.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
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Noun
During a state Democratic Party convention in Sacramento, Powell tirelessly peddled interviews with Carter, but to little avail.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound corner, who is on the larger side for the cornerback position, has been challenging McMillan getting off the line to some avail.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The leagues’ failure to avail themselves of the laws available to them and to reach a private resolution with players has resulted in an unprecedented and unnecessary level of government involvement in their affairs.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On many sections of the Autobahn, no mandatory speed limit exists and drivers often avail themselves of the opportunity to drive as fast as their vehicle and the conditions allow.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
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The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating his disappearance and the six unauthorized or attempted uses of Valdez's card, including subpoenaing footage from the businesses where his card was used, according to KOB4.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That uneven use of the death penalty is one of the reasons advocates want to abolish it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The purple and gold still have a good chance to steal a game on the road as Sacramento's game plan likely centered around Doncic, so this late breaking absence could still benefit LA.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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By skipping the warehouse, retailers exponentially lower their reverse logistics cost and benefit their local communities at the same time.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But with the advent of new materials and technologies in the latter half of the 20th century, many of these styles outlived their usefulness in the original contexts they were meant to be worn.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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