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
Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
My top priorities are making Los Angeles more affordable by building housing that protects tenants, expanding rental and utility relief and investing in childcare and afterschool programs.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 May 2026
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
With exhibition games set to begin on Saturday, Peraza and Cabrera are the current favorites to fill infield utility and super-utility roles.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
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Noun
As for other conflicts or wars throughout the world, the utility of American engagement should be vigorously debated via the War Powers within Congress, as well as with a broad alliance of our world partners.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
My top priorities are making Los Angeles more affordable by building housing that protects tenants, expanding rental and utility relief and investing in childcare and afterschool programs.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 5 May 2026
Adjective
Duran projects to get the majority of backup shortstop reps behind Corey Seager if super-utility man Josh Smith becomes the everyday second baseman.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
With exhibition games set to begin on Saturday, Peraza and Cabrera are the current favorites to fill infield utility and super-utility roles.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
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Besides its aesthetic appearance and usefulness as an herb, dill also helps deter aphids from the garden—always a threat to roses.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Jefferson proved his usefulness soon after his arrival, when he was placed on a committee with John Dickinson to draft a declaration—not the declaration, which was still a year away, but rather a list of complaints for King George III.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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One out of every 16 minutes across six hours of NCAA football bowl games referenced gambling — far less than any other sport.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Rice is the main food staple for much of the population and most of Myanmar’s rice cultivation is for domestic use.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Chapultepec Castle, once a sovereign residence, is worth a visit, as is Audiorama, an area filled with benches and speakers that pump out different types of music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Health officials are now investigating whether the outbreak involves the Ebola Zaire strain — the deadliest and most well-known version of the virus — or a different variant, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The excavator dumped bucketfuls of what had been reëxamined, to no avail, into a pile on the street, kicking up dust.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Defenseman Jay Wells pleaded with Keenan to pull him in favor of Leetch, the team’s usual power-play quarterback, but to no avail.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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For a healthy individual with a reasonable life expectancy, that 8% annual return on patience is difficult to beat with alternative strategies.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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America is investing in alternative rare earth supply chains and domestic manufacturing.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Dinah had gone silent under the makeshift tent.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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About noon Larry gunned the Maule — heavily loaded with moose meat — to a heart-stopping takeoff from the makeshift strip.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said emergency responders treated victims at four separate shooting scenes across the city.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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