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
Honda owners can access roadside assistance during the warranty term that lasts three years or 36,000 miles, while Hyundai owners have coverage for five years with no mileage cap.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Gigs are priced based on mileage from pick-up to drop-off, plus time.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
For those who want to drill more oil and gas, instead of adopting clean energy solutions, when was the last time a cloud event delivered 20 percent more mileage on the gas in your tank?
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Also, skip any product that claims to deliver better mileage by dumping it into your gas tank.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Gigs are priced based on mileage from pick-up to drop-off, plus time.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
For those who want to drill more oil and gas, instead of adopting clean energy solutions, when was the last time a cloud event delivered 20 percent more mileage on the gas in your tank?
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Also, skip any product that claims to deliver better mileage by dumping it into your gas tank.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mileage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
Noun
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Still, ayahuasca remains a Schedule I substance at the federal level, which is why most ceremonies take place in countries where the plants originate and its traditional use is legally protected, including Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Local grid synergy The B2U grid storage solution could do more than simply extend the usefulness of lithium-ion batteries from Waymo’s fleet by several years.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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However, under a fine-tooth comb, the usefulness of the tools was stuck at 50% to 60%.—
Praful Saklani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The scoreboard remained silent for some time after that, with both teams trying to set up solid forechecks, but to no avail.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Reporters emailed the judge to no avail and asked a court officer to relay a note to him, but the officer refused.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The agenda includes new voting districts not only for Congress, but also for the state House and Senate — and potentially even the state's utility regulatory commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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