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
The basic guarantee is for 6 years or 93,750 miles, with the drive motor and controller for the same mileage but extended to 8 years.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
All in all, Roche’s running mileage hovers between 55 and 80 miles per week, considerably less than many competitive ultrarunners, who, by Roche’s estimates, are running at least 100 miles a week, with some peaking closer to 120 or higher.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Weigh in on the mileage tax and the tax on Amazon deliveries that Democrats want.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
As far as which one to begin with, your mileage may vary.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
All in all, Roche’s running mileage hovers between 55 and 80 miles per week, considerably less than many competitive ultrarunners, who, by Roche’s estimates, are running at least 100 miles a week, with some peaking closer to 120 or higher.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Weigh in on the mileage tax and the tax on Amazon deliveries that Democrats want.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
As far as which one to begin with, your mileage may vary.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
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
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
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
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South Carolina's state Senate has passed legislation that could allow utilities to request more frequent rate increases.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As a result of their high cash flow generation and low growth prospects, utilities have also correctly fallen into the high dividend payer stereotype.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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