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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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

Records show Sunshine Residential Homes made political donations beneficial to Hobbs and months later received a rate increase from the state for providing beds for children.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Yes, the language of Love Island USA is part of its strategic gameplay, so painting your villa-mates as more interested in playing the field than finding love is a beneficial move.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Verb

But just as being the son of a former governor most likely eased his entry into politics, Sununu is now benefiting from the popularity of his younger brother, Chris, whose eight years as governor ended last year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
The groundbreaking festival raised $10 million in donations that will go to nonprofit organizations benefitting women and girls, including the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 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

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