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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Relevance
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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
Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
Trump will do more press avails in a month than President Biden did in a year.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
For prediabetics who don’t like the taste of broccoli but still want to avail themselves of the potential blood-sugar-lowering effects of sulforaphane, a simple internet search for ‘sulforaphane supplements’ will direct you to retailers who sell the antioxidant in capsule form.
—Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To little avail, as Tesla stock dropped and mobs have set fire to cars in dealer lots.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
Trump will do more press avails in a month than President Biden did in a year.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The offer is valid only on the new flavors and purchases between March 11 and March 20 and customers have until March 23 to avail the deal, according to the rules on the website.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
For prediabetics who don’t like the taste of broccoli but still want to avail themselves of the potential blood-sugar-lowering effects of sulforaphane, a simple internet search for ‘sulforaphane supplements’ will direct you to retailers who sell the antioxidant in capsule form.
—Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
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The first assistant director, David Halls, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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This sediment record reflects both natural climate variation and the profound impact of human land use, especially during the rise and fall of the Maya civilization.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Different markets tend to have vastly different premium costs, and part-time or seasonal workers may benefit from distinct strategies.—
Jack Hooper,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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People with weakened immune systems may also benefit from using a laundry sanitizer as a prophylactic measure.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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These two veterans of a long, bloody war have mostly outlived their usefulness to their respective causes.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The future usefulness for residents and visitors ultimately will depend on speed, frequency, and how rail compares with driving, said RTD board member Karen Benker, who attended the meetings in Washington, D.C.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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