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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In the lead up to the party, Eady had expressed contrition to other cast members about her previous actions toward Moore.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Israeli government shut down the supply of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza ahead of the offensive, in a bid to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages and impose new conditions on the extension of the ceasefire.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last week, Utah became the first state to ban the use of fluoride in public water.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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New York is estimated to have over 100 different types of trees, with the most common kinds being birch, maple and beech trees.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The mother, who was allegedly estranged from the husband and living in a different town, had arrived to help.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 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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Immigration attorneys recommend applying for asylum as an alternative path —particularly for those who have not yet met the minimum time required under the Adjustment Act.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Moldovan streetwear thrives in Chișinău's underground clubs and alternative spaces rather than mainstream boutiques.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah features a separate bedroom and two bathrooms across 622 square feet, while the Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah have the same, but in more than twice the size at 1,781 square feet; both sleep up to five.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The coed boarding school in Wiltshire is around an hour from their home in Windsor and could accommodate all three of their children, meaning no separate arrangements would need to be made for Charlotte.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An additional $35 will be added to an extra’s daily pay if their the vehicle is used in the scene.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fastest way to make extra money is not by learning something new or building a side hustle business entirely from scratch.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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