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
Find a beginner-specific marathon training plan that gradually increases mileage and intensity to prepare you for race day.
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
As battery technology improves and range figures continue to rise, the latest El Prix results suggest the industry is entering a new phase in which efficiency and accuracy may matter just as much as headline mileage numbers.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
This street-style guest proves the classic piece still has plenty of mileage, styling a striped cobalt-blue version over a simple tee and relaxed jeans.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Training runs through August, with hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursement provided.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
As battery technology improves and range figures continue to rise, the latest El Prix results suggest the industry is entering a new phase in which efficiency and accuracy may matter just as much as headline mileage numbers.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
This street-style guest proves the classic piece still has plenty of mileage, styling a striped cobalt-blue version over a simple tee and relaxed jeans.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Training runs through August, with hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursement provided.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the AI developer clashed with the Pentagon over the use of its technology for military and surveillance purposes.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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If the company can balance usefulness, privacy, safety and emotional connection, Familiar could point to a new future for AI at home.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Magnetization strength, resistance to demagnetization, energy storage capacity, and the permanent magnet’s behavior at high temperatures are major parameters that determine its usefulness.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Republicans urged the White House to pull the appointment, to no avail.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Police used drones to search the woods to no avail on Friday, and officers were back canvassing the area on Monday.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Ordinary Russian households face food prices that are up more than 18% compared to January 2024, sky-high utility bills, and a recent two-percentage-point hike in sales tax.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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