as in accessibility
the state of being empty, available, or ready to be used, occupied, or taken
The doctor's office said they had no availability until next month.
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Recent Examples of availability
While not standard practice, certain locations may accommodate the request depending on ingredient availability.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
And then the second is restricting the availability of habeas relief for people who have alleged that they’re unlawfully detained.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
During his All-Star media availability on Sunday, James turned straight to health when asked about what the Lakers could accomplish through the rest of the year.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond sharpening elite preparation, Dornstauder says, the same tool should help expand access to wheelchair curling for people with disabilities who face mobility challenges or limited ice availability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
And then the second is restricting the availability of habeas relief for people who have alleged that they’re unlawfully detained.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
During his All-Star media availability on Sunday, James turned straight to health when asked about what the Lakers could accomplish through the rest of the year.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond sharpening elite preparation, Dornstauder says, the same tool should help expand access to wheelchair curling for people with disabilities who face mobility challenges or limited ice availability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for availability
accessibility
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The former consultant and Harvard Business School graduate saw an industry where price and value were drifting apart, so set out to build a handbag brand rooted in accessibility.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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The resurfacing of the Carmel Country segment includes bike lanes and as part of the project on both streets, new curb ramps will be installed to comply with federal and state accessibility regulations.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/availability. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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