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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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

During periods of heightened pressure, the initial response can be beneficial.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
There are lots of different types of sauerkraut out there that may be beneficial for your health.

— Amanda Doyle, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Verb

Countries not initially targeted by Monday’s penalties but engaging in economic activity benefiting Iran will be given time to cut ties before penalties are imposed.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Bitcoin and gold shot higher this week, with both getting a boost from some frantic action surrounding the bond market, and the cryptocurrency also benefiting from activity in Washington.

— Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefiting

Adjective

The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas.

— Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
One element his past as a scary maze operator was especially helpful for is the jump scares the series is known for.

— William Earl, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

The stakes in this case are high for Meta, a market leader and one of the most profitable social media companies in the world.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
This age group is the most profitable for childcare providers, as the larger class sizes of pre-K children subsidize the cost of caring for infants and toddlers.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

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