availability

Definition of availabilitynext
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 Distance, elevation gain, terrain type and the availability of rest points along the route are the factors that will make or break your experience. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 In Bumila’s first media availability with his new franchise on Sunday, the 6-foot-9, 255-pound southpaw expressed appreciation for the journey. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 12 July 2026 Just this week, a UC Davis study showed that the diet of wolves in northeastern California was comprised mostly of cattle, prompting the lead scientist to suggest that the species’ strong recovery was due to the availability of livestock. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Plants also have preferences for different soil types, many of which are related to water availability and drainage. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for availability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for availability
Noun
  • Colleges often frame admissions changes like test-optional policies and athletic recruiting as student-centric, promoting fairness and accessibility.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/availability. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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