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verb

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Recent Examples of avail
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 See All Example Sentences for avail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Not louder claims, but quieter usefulness.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This is not to dismiss the potential usefulness of AI models.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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