as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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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.
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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
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
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The numbers and the probabilities say that for most people the best strategy is to delay claiming Social Security benefits for as long as possible.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Importing higher-paying—and oftentimes higher-achieving—students benefits a school during boom times, when universities have seemingly infinite choice among applicants.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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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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When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Avails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avails. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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