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
Ask the shop to note mileage on intake paperwork.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Experts say identifying the cheapest gas stations and most fuel-efficient route — as well as keeping the windows closed while driving — can help improve mileage and save money.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Oregon’s voluntary program has sought to respond to such concerns by deleting mileage data 30 days after a payment is received, Boardman said.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
By square mileage, Chicago is more than three times the size of Washington, and neighborhoods with historically high crime are spread far apart.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mileage
Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Experts say identifying the cheapest gas stations and most fuel-efficient route — as well as keeping the windows closed while driving — can help improve mileage and save money.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Oregon’s voluntary program has sought to respond to such concerns by deleting mileage data 30 days after a payment is received, Boardman said.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
By square mileage, Chicago is more than three times the size of Washington, and neighborhoods with historically high crime are spread far apart.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Future Of Work With AI Meeting Assistants AI meeting assistants are still new for many organizations, but their usefulness is undeniable.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For publisher Electronic Arts, strategic attrition might just be their winning path, too; after rejiggering their military shooter formula for over a decade to little avail, Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be a breakthrough amid the perpetual dominance of endless Call of Duty releases.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Russian officials have tried desperately to mitigate this downward trajectory, but to little avail.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Treat savings as a non-negotiable expense, the same as rent or utility bills.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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