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catchall

noun

Definition of catchall

as in clutter

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 This process can use what are known as catchall elements, which act as a wildcard in the event a lookup doesn’t match any other element in the set. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Use it as a clutch, a packing cube, a poolside catchall, or a wet bag for your swimsuit. — Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 The compact design keeps everyday shoes in one place while still leaving room on top for a bag or a catchall tray for keys and other small essentials. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for catchall

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For those who want to keep their space streamlined, a small cheap printer can help reduce clutter.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Balance the plate rack display with other items, such as plates and serving trays, but stick to a limited color palette and keep each tier to only a few items to prevent visual clutter.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Definition of clutter

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There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Now that their next tour is in full swing, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are already teeming with concert outfit inspiration through collage photos and videos.

— Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026

Definition of collage

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Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, produces an oral burning sensation that makes people pause longer between bites.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
George famously purchased Villa Oleandra on Italy‘s Lake Como more than two decades ago before expanding the compound with neighboring properties, creating one of the lake’s largest private estates.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Definition of compound

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The deli counter in the back prepares its own sandwiches to go along with their homemade cookies and Caesar salad, too.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
On Friday, July 17, Taylor Farms — which supplies produce for pre-packaged salads in grocery stores and ingredients for fast food chains — announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced to the region by the FDA.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of salad

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Something about that odd mishmash of dishes is where a couple like Holland and Zendaya feel suddenly relatable, if not fully regular.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Trading away three rotation players, including all-defensive wing Lu Dort, for a mishmash of second-round picks was not a basketball strategy.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of mishmash

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