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
Chicago Sports Network, the Sox’s network that employs Guillen, declined to send its pre- and postgame crew to the ballpark for the first two games, perhaps to save on gas fare and mileage.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Regardless, the mileage fee so far has been more controversial.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Merrill said that runners looking to increase their mileage should consider how the extra training will affect their energy balance.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 May 2025
Advanced runners doing more mileage might have to be more strategic.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Regardless, the mileage fee so far has been more controversial.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Merrill said that runners looking to increase their mileage should consider how the extra training will affect their energy balance.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 May 2025
Advanced runners doing more mileage might have to be more strategic.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mileage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileage
Noun
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Learn how to evaluate your existing garden, use or convert irrigation systems and basic design approaches.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Always consult your stovetop model's use and care guide for specific recommendations and best practices on maintenance.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
Noun
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These settings are ideal for astrophotography, while the overall focal range further increases its usefulness when shooting a variety of night sky compositions.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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An Internet where a World ID is required to access most services might impede the usefulness of the agents that OpenAI and others are developing.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Also, Fred Armisen: not tech avail, both seasons in a row.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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For decades, watchdog organizations have warned of staffing challenges and equipment dysfunction to little avail.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Some analysts expect massive daily gains of up to 40% for select tokens, especially those with strong fundamentals and real utility.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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“Mileage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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