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 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

Definition of beneficial

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

Definition of benefiting

Adjective

The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Subscription creep can sneak up on you, so having a tool that keeps them all in one place can be helpful.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of helpful

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

Definition of constructive

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