MILEAGE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

mileage

noun

ˈmī-lij

Definition of mileage

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 Most of Mora’s mileage as an assistant was on the defensive side of the ball. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 That early ground mileage puts Walker on pace to churn out 2,282 yards for the entire 2026-27 campaign, which would snap Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards across 16 games, set in 1984. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 QuickBooks Free currently allows up to two invoices per month and mileage tracking for up to five trips per month. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Anderson, 59, wore sky-high stilettos in Venice, but most of us would probably get more mileage out of a lower kitten heel like this pair. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mileage

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Noun

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office charged Bennett and Thomas Scott with intimidation of a witness, conspiracy, bribery and criminal use of a communication facility in connection with the case.

— CBS Philadelphia, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Pro Silver Star is also seeking a preliminary injunction on the use of the costumes.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

She is driven by the belief that animals deserve happiness and love and that their lifespan should, in no way, depend on their usefulness to humans.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Menopause affects people differently, and the usefulness of a change depends on both the individual and the job.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

The Pakistani mill’s Kinetic collection delivered utility through dense constructions and temperature-regulating fabrics that are enhanced with Coolmax, Core Drye and TruTemp365 technologies.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Sguros also paid taxes and utilities on the home in West’s name, authorities said.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of utility

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