as in beneficial
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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
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
Because those employees are in turn often availing themselves of Medi-Cal, Elhawary said, lawmakers see a logical path to taxing their employers in order to support the healthcare system at large.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Because those employees are in turn often availing themselves of Medi-Cal, Elhawary said, lawmakers see a logical path to taxing their employers in order to support the healthcare system at large.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for availing
Adjective
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Wearables can absolutely be beneficial for the right patients, and even life-saving.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to Merrick, kratom has always been a big draw for Elixart’s customer base, offering them the opportunity to enjoy a beneficial beverage in a social environment, without alcohol.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The twilight wound up benefitting the Red Sox in a big way a few minutes later.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Patton will serve as grand marshal of the FLoatarama charity brunch on June 13, benefiting LGBTQ-youth organizations.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, relations with those who are closest to you are warm and helpful.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Severe Pruning Pruning tomato plants can be helpful in promoting air flow and fruit production, but removing too many leaves at one time can cause the plant to protect its remaining leaves by curling them in response.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a program called Creative Collectives where YouTube will bring creators from across the globe together to talk shop and trade ideas, as well as speak to execs and members of their internal product teams who can offer constructive feedback.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The way leaders address disagreement or failure is critical; supportive, constructive responses and a genuine attitude always reinforce trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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To pay for it, Porter would impose a progressive corporate tax, meaning more profitable businesses and corporations would pay a higher rate.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The question is not whether a hobby can become profitable.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Availing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/availing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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