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
Its price point and fuel mileage paired with a modern style has piqued consumers’ interest over the traditional Corolla or Crossover in the fleet.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Politicians are sensitive to the voters and are apt to make financial decisions based on short-term political mileage as opposed to long-term sustainability.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
For resurfacing specifically, while the mileage may vary, the budget is fairly consistent year to year, with some projects requiring removing and resurfacing more material than others.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Spooked by a pack of stray dogs, Chesney took off — and an entire community rallied to bring him home, complete with heat-seeking drones, volunteers and one very determined farm keeper logging serious mileage.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Politicians are sensitive to the voters and are apt to make financial decisions based on short-term political mileage as opposed to long-term sustainability.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
For resurfacing specifically, while the mileage may vary, the budget is fairly consistent year to year, with some projects requiring removing and resurfacing more material than others.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Spooked by a pack of stray dogs, Chesney took off — and an entire community rallied to bring him home, complete with heat-seeking drones, volunteers and one very determined farm keeper logging serious mileage.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
Noun
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Detectives booked Avon Owens, 18, and another unidentified 18-year-old for murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a murder on April 10, 2026.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hogan would try to slam Andre the Giant early in the match, but to no avail.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the opposite side is the High Commissioner’s thoughtful, compassionate secretary, Thomas Hopkins (Billy Howle), who is sympathetic to the Palestinians’ plight and tries to advise them at every step, to little avail.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than 43,000 customers lost power in Illinois but power was restored to almost all of them by Saturday night, according to electric utility ComEd.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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New York has taken a different approach, and ordinary New Yorkers are paying the price every month through their utility bills.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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