as in general-purpose
having more than one use or purpose
multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.
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Recent Examples of multipurpose
While rummaging through discount bins or yard sales, look out for flashlights and multipurpose tools.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
Pressure Cooker Recall Concerns about serious burn risks have prompted SharkNinja to recall 1.8 million multipurpose pressure cookers sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Target stores nationwide, and online.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025
Unlike Walter White, Bateman was performed like a series of macros waiting to happen, which meant that Bale’s exaggerated expressions became the multipurpose stuff of memes.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2025
That’s why multipurpose furniture like this 3-in-1 outdoor sofa is the way to go.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
Pressure Cooker Recall Concerns about serious burn risks have prompted SharkNinja to recall 1.8 million multipurpose pressure cookers sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Target stores nationwide, and online.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025
Unlike Walter White, Bateman was performed like a series of macros waiting to happen, which meant that Bale’s exaggerated expressions became the multipurpose stuff of memes.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2025
That’s why multipurpose furniture like this 3-in-1 outdoor sofa is the way to go.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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The #5 is much more general-purpose and mainstream than that.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Property taxes drive funding for much of the county’s budget, accounting for 92% of all general-purpose revenue.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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One smart way to sell qualifications is to communicate the willingness to be adaptable to innovations and tactical strategies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Additionally, adaptable technology providers should offer scalability and customization, which allows brands to grow while leveraging increasingly sophisticated automation and analytics tools.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The versatile and super simple formula might just replace your go-to pound cake at the next potluck.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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This versatile machine is designed to handle anything from inspecting industrial sites and responding to disasters to carrying out logistics operations and supporting scientific research.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The regular wide version has been my go-to choice for trips for the past year, proving itself a capable all-round pad.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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His all-round game has stood out too, ranking in the top quarter of Premier League midfielders for pass completion, aerial duels won, successful take-ons and interceptions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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