as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
although I appreciate the concern, your help would be of little avail in this situation
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
all your begging will not avail you in the least
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Recent Examples of avail
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
For decades, watchdog organizations have warned of staffing challenges and equipment dysfunction to little avail.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Now under new management, however, the Islanders could avail themselves of a relatively favorable buyout structure and grant Engvall a fresh start during this buyout window.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Also, Fred Armisen: not tech avail, both seasons in a row.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
For decades, watchdog organizations have warned of staffing challenges and equipment dysfunction to little avail.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Verb
Answers of why the racing left have availed themselves before.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Now under new management, however, the Islanders could avail themselves of a relatively favorable buyout structure and grant Engvall a fresh start during this buyout window.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avail
Noun
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The collection saw a prominent use of colors such as red, yellow, and green, mirroring the colors of the Ghanaian flag—though this was unintentional.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Wealthy nations and corporations benefit from AI's capabilities while poorer communities disproportionately suffer from its environmental consequences.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Those with lower incomes benefit far less and those same people are in danger of losing their health and nutrition assistance.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
Noun
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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Teens recognized the usefulness of navigation apps, but simultaneously acknowledged the risk of accidents associated with taking their eyes off the road. What People Are Saying Robbins told Newsweek that distracted driving endangers young people, but also the traveling public around them.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Avail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avail. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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