mile

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l How to pronounce mile (audio)
Definition of milenext
as in infinity
a long distance the recluse lived in a small cabin miles away from his closest neighbor

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Recent Examples of mile The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 3 miles west of Malibu and occurred at a depth of 4 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 During Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency, from 2019 to 2022, Amazon deforestation surged by about 60%, with more than 45,000 square kilometers (17,400 square miles) cleared, according to official data. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 On the one hand, Shylock’s mistreatment in the play isn’t a million miles away from how Jews in Venice were treated. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The 20-mile course features historic sites in Center City and Independence Hall, with water views along Penn's Landing and Kelly Drive — and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mile
  1. infinity
  2. long haul
Noun
  • Clever planning, fresh interior design, private courtyards, and infinity-edge plunge pools make the property feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After much convincing, Stark develops a time machine to send the Avengers back in time and bring infinity stones to the present to revive the people who had been snapped out of existence.
    — Michael McDonough, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of infinity
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  • Because the team is dealing with a rash of injuries to key players, and the week without a game gives the Hurricanes a chance to recover before the long haul of the season that remains.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of long haul

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“Mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mile. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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