availing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of availingnext
as in beneficial

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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 Synonyms for availing
  1. beneficial
  2. benefiting
  3. helpful
  4. constructive
  5. profitable
Adjective
  • The same can be said for the movie as a whole, which blends Shelton’s talent for literate, witty character comedy with the conventions of the Joel Silver-era buddy flick in mutually beneficial ways.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
    Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of beneficial
Verb
  • The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times since September, and lower rates could likely drive consumer spending to an extent benefiting AXP’s transaction volumes and fee revenues.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • China, for instance, has used its control of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to pursue its domestic interests while benefiting from the legitimacy of the institution’s diverse membership.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of benefiting
Adjective
  • That was helpful given some of the logistical realities.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For the players, being in familiar surroundings is helpful.
    Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • This simple shift helped reframe the conversation, reducing emotional intensity and creating space for constructive dialogue.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.
    Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of constructive
Adjective
  • The company expects five of its current local markets to be profitable this year.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Its ownership of the club already was probably profitable for the family.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of profitable
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