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something that holds or includes many different things
They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.
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Recent Examples of catchall
To prevent this cabinet from becoming a clutter catchall, use the chrome label holders to stay organized.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration's aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The collection also features Italian espresso cups, a Murano ashtray, and leather catchalls, among other items.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration's aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics and raised concerns that the catchall efforts could needlessly punish law-abiding providers that are trying to serve patients.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The collection also features Italian espresso cups, a Murano ashtray, and leather catchalls, among other items.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall
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In testing, the team showed the vine robot could squeeze into tight spaces, push through clutter, and stabilize unwieldy loads that would challenge conventional grippers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Imperfection, gentle clutter and interiors that look as though they’ve been pieced together over many years feel especially resonant—and inviting—right now.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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The screening was preceded by a live orchestra performance of the show’s score with a collage of images from the show projected onto the walls of the amphitheater to spectacular effect.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anchoring the compound is the roughly 16,000-square-foot primary residence, which features formal living and dining areas, plus a modernized kitchen outfitted with premium appliances and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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All were treated to an exquisite seated dinner of tropical fruit salad and surf-and-turf entrees.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Built mostly by the aerospace firm Rocket Lab, launched by Blue Origin and led by the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, ESCAPADE is also a test to see if a mishmash of academic and commercial teams can send a twin-orbiter mission to Mars for under $100 million.—
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,
Scientific American,
13 Nov. 2025
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In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Catchall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchall. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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