availability

noun

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 In the world of exotic supercars, limited availability is a given. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 Incredibly, Cristobal was never asked about Lightfoot at his Monday news conference, his only availability this week. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Josemar Lauriano Pereira, a 46-year-old lawyer, said that the rapid availability of results helped combat fraud and uncertainty. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Mozee ran tough, gaining 46 yards on eight carries, and Mekhi Nelson, listed as questionable on the Friday Big Ten availability report, pitched in with 39 yards on the ground. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for availability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for availability
  1. accessibility
  2. clearness
Noun
  • The outlet considered affordability, accessibility, rewards programs, menu variety and convenience.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This included building new restrooms, upgrading old fire alarm systems and the elevator, installing air conditioning and responding to other health, safety and accessibility issues, according to previous reporting in The State Hornet.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessibility
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
Definition of clearness

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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/availability. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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