AVAILING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

availing 1 of 2

adjective

as in beneficial

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Relevance

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for availing

Adjective

Unlocking the full benefits of fiber More focused research is needed to understand more about the types of fiber that are beneficial to health, in what doses, and in what combinations.

— Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
The new standard is cold water for everything, including towels, except when warm or hot water is beneficial or necessary.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Verb

Outside technology, Cramer noted energy as one of the few areas benefiting directly from higher oil prices.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Other readers advocated for programs benefiting the environment, arts and culture, and community improvement and workforce development, including job training programs.

— Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefiting

Adjective

Public or nonprofit assistance programs could be helpful, depending on the bill and your situation.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
For parents hoping to get a jump on holiday shopping, especially before the most popular toys start selling out, the list can be a helpful place to start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

The company is counting on the giant rocket to scale its Starlink, or Connectivity, business, which was its largest and only profitable segment as of the second quarter.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of profitable

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