as in usefulness
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the store specializes in gee-whiz gadgetry of dubious utility
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Recent Examples of utility
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Sep. 2022
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon recently compromised a Massachusetts public power utility and remained undetected in the utility's network for 300 days.
—Leeza Garber, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Ravens could not turn to anyone else, because injuries wiped out their insurance tackle, James, and their super-utility lineman, Mekari, within the first nine quarters of the new season.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Sep. 2022
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Check for state or local EV incentives and utility rebates.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon recently compromised a Massachusetts public power utility and remained undetected in the utility's network for 300 days.
—Leeza Garber, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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Not louder claims, but quieter usefulness.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is not to dismiss the potential usefulness of AI models.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lopez noted and mocked Johnson’s comments, sarcastically asking why the mayor didn’t blame it on other historic phenomena.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The company also showed off the Max10 Ultra, a hybrid robot vacuum that can automatically swap between three different sets of mop heads based on the flooring type.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 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
Adjective
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If not covered, check alternative options like FEMA assistance or other reimbursement programs.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tenant downstairs has the freedom to wear earplugs or seek alternative living arrangements.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Visitors gather around a makeshift memorial prior to a vigil for missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro outside the child's home in Cabazon, California, on August 22.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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An Israeli airstrike hit a school in Sheikh Radwan, a Gaza City neighborhood where Palestinians shelter in makeshift tents in the schoolyard.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Judge Marilyn Zayas dissented, arguing the appeals court did not have jurisdiction because prosecutors currently are appealing a separate issue to the Ohio Supreme Court related to the Jones case.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster changes At a separate media preview preceding Destination D23, Disney revealed more details on the reimagining of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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