AVAILING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

availing 1 of 2

adjective

as in beneficial

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availing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of avail

as in benefiting

to provide with something useful or desirable all your begging will not avail you in the least

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Recent Examples of availing

Verb

The No campaign is arguing that language that opens the door to data center developers availing themselves of the streamlined CEQA system. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Too many developers right now are taking the position that their primary obligation is to pay for connecting their projects to the existing grid and then availing themselves of existing power supplies. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Smaller children from a nearby elementary school were availing themselves of climbers, slides, and beams. — Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 After availing himself of a free milk tea from Qwen, delivery driver Li Hao went back to his preferred AI. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026

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Adjective

The offense was far from perfect, specifically the inexcusable pick-6 Burrow threw to Trotter in the second half to allow Tampa Bay back in the game, but the under-center formation proved beneficial and effective.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Nuñez-Roches, a champion with the Bucs in the 2020 season, hopes his experience will be beneficial.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Verb

That was almost derailed Sunday at home in their season opener, even after benefiting from a first-half call that erased a New Orleans Saints touchdown.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
And Texas Democrats hope the spotlight on the state ends up benefiting their candidates.

— Bill Barrow, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefiting

Adjective

Psyllium husk is a popular supplement that may provide some helpful benefits.

— Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026
Antidepressants can be helpful for moderate to severe depression, but they are typically not warranted for mild depression, as the side effects might outweigh any potential benefits.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Five years ago, self-storage was one of the most profitable segments of the real-estate industry, with higher annual returns than multifamily housing, office complexes, and retail stores.

— David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
The company is raising more capital because of the number of opportunities in space, despite having been profitable for five consecutive years, Jordà said.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of profitable

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