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
My check engine light came on and my mileage dropped by 3–4 miles per gallon.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Additionally, the oil burner should get better fuel mileage than a small-block, and maybe even the TurboMax four-cylinder, as that thing drinks fuel when the turbo spools.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Matheson says his customers are driving less overall, with some switching to commuting by electric bikes to save mileage on their cars.
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Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
The long playoff runs after the previous three seasons tacked on nearly a full extra season’s worth of games played, a lot of mileage for these athletes’ bodies.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Additionally, the oil burner should get better fuel mileage than a small-block, and maybe even the TurboMax four-cylinder, as that thing drinks fuel when the turbo spools.
—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Matheson says his customers are driving less overall, with some switching to commuting by electric bikes to save mileage on their cars.
—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
The long playoff runs after the previous three seasons tacked on nearly a full extra season’s worth of games played, a lot of mileage for these athletes’ bodies.
—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
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That includes those already receiving coverage of a GLP-1 from their Part D plan for a use already covered by Medicare, such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk reduction or sleep apnea.
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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.
Noun
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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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The dataset is a byproduct of usefulness.
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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