as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the store specializes in gee-whiz gadgetry of dubious utility
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Recent Examples of utility
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Many consumers will pay more for air conditioning this summer as President Donald Trump’s trade war collides with existing price pressures, a coolant shortage and scorching forecasts that are set to drive up utility bills.
—Jing Feng, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Return on equity or ROE is an upper limit PURA sets on what utilities can earn.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Many consumers will pay more for air conditioning this summer as President Donald Trump’s trade war collides with existing price pressures, a coolant shortage and scorching forecasts that are set to drive up utility bills.
—Jing Feng, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Adjective
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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These two veterans of a long, bloody war have mostly outlived their usefulness to their respective causes.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The concept made a limited impact with the team because his boss didn’t believe in its usefulness.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The pair have known each other for a while, with Ferguson guesting on Hot in Cleveland and Malick appearing on Modern Family.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Fowler also listed the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Commanders as other possible suitors for the former All-Pro and stated the Dolphins had already had conversations about trading the Florida State product.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Their approach blends non-invasive technology with ease of use.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Other cases may stem from hormone changes, infections, medication side effects, substance use, or underlying health conditions.1 Hormonal Changes Hormonal shifts, like those that happen during your period, pregnancy, or menopause, can leave you feeling run down.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The exact genetic fix will be different for each person, but the approach is very repeatable, said Marks, who has since left the FDA.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This is likely to prove most useful in lessons and lectures where users will be able to comfortably view the whiteboard whilst simultaneously toggling through different elements such as documents and notes.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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For decades, watchdog organizations have warned of staffing challenges and equipment dysfunction to little avail.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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His water releases didn’t go to LA Most water agencies that depend on the CVP have already publicly expressed their concerns, but so far to no avail.—
Tom Philp,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The desire for group consensus blocks out alternative points of view.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Preventing germs from taking over your cookout To prevent bacteria in raw meat from contaminating other foods, use one cutting board or plate for raw meat, poultry and seafood and a separate one for produce, bread, and other foods that won't be cooked, the CDC suggests.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The elaborate composition required 37 distinct colors, each applied through separate printing steps.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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There’s just an extra level of DGAF playfulness going on now.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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