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
Fuel efficiency drops quickly above about 50 mph, The Points Guy recently reported, and federal data shows aggressive driving can cut gas mileage by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But the ties between the papacy and Monaco run deep with Catholicism the state religion in the principality, and the Vatican sees diplomatic mileage in working closely with another small state.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
That is, get rid of the low-gas-mileage cars and SUVs and consider purchasing an EV or a hybrid vehicle.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adaptive stability technology and effective midsole geometry combine to provide a smooth stride and high-mileage comfort.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But the ties between the papacy and Monaco run deep with Catholicism the state religion in the principality, and the Vatican sees diplomatic mileage in working closely with another small state.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
That is, get rid of the low-gas-mileage cars and SUVs and consider purchasing an EV or a hybrid vehicle.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adaptive stability technology and effective midsole geometry combine to provide a smooth stride and high-mileage comfort.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
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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,
29 Mar. 2026
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Police attempted multiple nonlethal methods to subdue the man, including the use of a Taser and pepper spray, before one officer fired a gun.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The jail was coming to an end of its usefulness and would be replaced in just three years.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, as a bonus, the fermentation process produced methane—an energy-rich gas that could be captured and used as fuel, adding another layer of usefulness to the system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 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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The child appeared to struggle communicating with his sibling and mother, while his brother repeatedly tried to give directions to him in Spanish with little avail.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Property-tax breaks, discounted prices on land, cheap leases, municipal bonds, free utilities—local governments will offer all these things and more to get teams to come or to stay.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Injury updates Dodgers utility players Tommy Edman (right ankle surgery recovery) and Kiké Hernández (left elbow surgery recovery) took early batting practice on the field Saturday afternoon.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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