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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, utilities must ensure enough power to meet demand, particularly with such energy-consuming, large-scale economic development projects like Micron in Central New York.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Two — utility player Javier Sanoja and Pauley — opened the season on the MLB roster.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, utilities must ensure enough power to meet demand, particularly with such energy-consuming, large-scale economic development projects like Micron in Central New York.
—Kenneth Lovett, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas.
—Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022
Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states.
—Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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Review your life insurance policies to determine their usefulness.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Left-hander Wandy Peralta’s usefulness also expired after the trade deadline.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Check out my website or some of my other work.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The now viral video has raised concerns of safety in the neighborhood and left other workers in the area fearful.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Versatility Car seat toys that get the most use are ones children can use in multiple ways and for a long time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Included in the resort fee are use of beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, bicycles, and fishing equipment (including bait).—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Digital twin platforms are virtual models that use real-time data to test the impact of different variables.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, the context would be very different depending on who won.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dahl suggested avenues for investigation, to little avail.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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To little avail, as Tesla stock dropped and mobs have set fire to cars in dealer lots.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the print world, alternative animal prints are booming.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Walmart is expected to give an update on its retail business and other alternative revenue streams, such as the membership program and advertising, on Tuesday and Wednesday at an investor event in Dallas.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There is a separate National Park Service webpage dedicated to Harriet Tubman, who was born into slavery in Maryland before fleeing to Philadelphia.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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State police said the man was involved in a separate crash near Exit 24 on I-395 and walked into the highway’s right lane and a Kia Sportage traveling in the right lane and was unable to avoid the man.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Michael Busch slugged a home run for a second straight day as five of the eight hits by the Cubs (11-7) went for extra bases.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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