avails

present tense third-person singular of avail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of avails After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails. — Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avails
Verb
  • But MacDonald said that, anecdotally, the payoff is that the dam removals restored a more free-flowing river that benefits fish and people.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Many of these people don’t even know what advantages a physical release brings.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
  • South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Avails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avails. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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