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availing

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verb

present participle of avail

Example Sentences

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for availing
Adjective
  • The American Psychological Association says social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Still, not every activity that appears productive or beneficial necessarily helps people recover.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ulta Beauty is running a point-of-sale fundraising campaign benefiting BCRF through October, with 100 percent of donations going to the organization.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Annual Winter Concert, benefitting SAVE LGBTQ and Miami Music Project.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful—don't expect any pretense here, just genuine (and enjoyable) engagement.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As the Moon enters your 4th House, home becomes a helpful place to reset.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The United States needs to revive its powers of attraction and treat its neighbors with respect to restore and expand a constructive continental partnership.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The hope for all in the paddock will be for constructive efforts to ensure any similar events are prevented in the future.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • FlavorCloud helps brands turn international demand into profitable revenue.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In terms of return for your talents, being a good hang is currently more profitable than writing jokes.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Availing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/availing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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