as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
I bought this dishwasher just last year—there is still a lot of mileage left in it
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Recent Examples of mileage
Trip gas calculator Many gas cost calculators online ask for your starting point, destination, any stops along the way and information about your car, such as its make, model and gas mileage.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Ruprecht said recent auctions of the Mondial that have reached six figures were less about mileage and the uniqueness of the cars themselves, like the liveries.
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Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mileage
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
But this mileage may vary in another state; for instance, a charging order application in California and several other states does indeed operate to put a temporary lien on the debtor's interest.
—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Ruprecht said recent auctions of the Mondial that have reached six figures were less about mileage and the uniqueness of the cars themselves, like the liveries.
—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mileage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
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Beyond some areas just being warmer, population, geography and infrastructure also make a difference in air conditioning use and adoption.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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For Sabonis, there have been trade discussions with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors to no avail.
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The Celtics had offered the Bucks a package centered around Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks to no avail, per CBS Sports.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Extending the footwear offering is a Birkenstock x Sacai utility bag, available in two sizes and crafted using the same premium natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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