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
What To Know FinanceBuzz charted the median income in each state alongside their gas prices and average monthly mileage to work out what percentage of Americans' earnings are spent on fuel.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 21 miles per gallon in city driving, 29 mpg on the freeway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Some might go so far as to suggest that Ufotable’s work approaches the pinnacle of what animation can achieve this decade, tapping into that infinite potential of cinema’s most pliable medium (your mileage will vary).
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Understanding mileage programs involves confusing tables and complex math for how flights, status, and other perks are accessed.
—AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 21 miles per gallon in city driving, 29 mpg on the freeway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Some might go so far as to suggest that Ufotable’s work approaches the pinnacle of what animation can achieve this decade, tapping into that infinite potential of cinema’s most pliable medium (your mileage will vary).
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Understanding mileage programs involves confusing tables and complex math for how flights, status, and other perks are accessed.
—AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
Noun
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Still, some industry critics have said Peloton's equipment isn't appropriate for gym settings because the machines can't handle higher frequency use, which prompted the company to create a more durable lineup.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leadership in batteries, robotics and automation brings economies of scale and deep R&D pipelines that can be redirected toward military use.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
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One bucket covers your non-negotiables, such as your rent or mortgage, utilities, transportation and food.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Namestnikov is ideally more of a utility forward for the bottom six.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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