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
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
As a result, the low- and middle-income residents who are most likely to live in the cheapest areas and are already burdened by high rent and utility costs are feeling additional strains that could push them into dire circumstances, housing experts say.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 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
But their compensation does not reflect this utility.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
As a result, the low- and middle-income residents who are most likely to live in the cheapest areas and are already burdened by high rent and utility costs are feeling additional strains that could push them into dire circumstances, housing experts say.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 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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That business of the 2 a.m. time for the clock change has also outlived its usefulness.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yet, the usefulness of their insights isn’t all that surprising.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The only other Heat players with at least 200 3-pointers in a season were Tim Hardaway (1996-97), Damon Jones (2004-05) and Wayne Ellington (2017-18).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Most divisions of the agency, which employs scientists and specialists in weather, oceans, biodiversity, climate and other research and planetary monitoring fields, were affected.—
Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Angela Fritz,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Crystal Care Tips Experts across the board agree that regular use is the best way to keep delicate pieces clean and in the best condition.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Schenn’s situation, however, is a little different.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fitzgerald bounced around the diamond last season and saw time at five different positions (not including pitcher), but second base will be his primary responsibility this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teams traded pressure through most of the first half to almost no avail, each producing just two shots on goal as defenses kept dangers to the outside.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2024
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Yates took his anger out on a chair, smacking the bench, the redshirt freshman guard dropping 18 points and three threes to little avail.—
Luca Evans,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some users may switch to alternative search engines in response, most will eventually move on.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The cut is now up to 13 weeks on the alternative roster and 14 frames on the rock-only tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Harrods, which is home to a permanent Moët & Chandon bar, will host a separate pop-up from March 10 to 30, with a takeover of its facade on Brompton Road from March 17 to 30.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
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The lieutenant governor is not like an attorney general or a comptroller, positions that have wholly separate functions that are to some extent supposed to act as a check on the executive.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Cubs also believe the 6-foot-4 defender can be a backup shortstop and an extra outfielder.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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At the top of the range, GT-Line S can be had with a heat pump for an extra £900 at £43,895 ($56,700).—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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