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 Environmental factors influence how much a dragonfly hunts, especially temperature and prey availability. — Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 Given the demand, Universal and IMAX have extended the availability of 70mm screenings into mid-September. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Some configurations aren’t scheduled to ship until next month, while some promotional materials carry a warning that says the laptop is subject to availability. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Behind the consumer experience is a complex technical network connecting hotel inventory, availability, rates and content to the OTA. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for availability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for availability
  1. accessibility
  2. clearness
Noun
  • All of the rentals below make good use of this accessibility, with many just a few minutes from the destination’s iconic surf.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Examples, from vaccine acceptance to accessibility features, demonstrate how identity and practical needs serve as essential filters.
    — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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