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
Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
Safe to say Reid availed himself to all the opportunity implied.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 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
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
Safe to say Reid availed himself to all the opportunity implied.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
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Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leadership in batteries, robotics and automation brings economies of scale and deep R&D pipelines that can be redirected toward military use.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One advantage wounded Israeli soldiers have benefited from is the proximity to the battlefield — evacuated from Gaza by helicopter within about an hour to the operating table of a top-notch hospital in Israel.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, plants can develop sparse centers over time and may benefit from division after six or more years of growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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