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
Use it as a clutch, a packing cube, a poolside catchall, or a wet bag for your swimsuit.
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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.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
The white shelves keep things feeling crisp, and because the shelves are open, the piece naturally encourages a more edited look (instead of turning into a catchall for all your bathroom chaos).
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
20 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.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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
The white shelves keep things feeling crisp, and because the shelves are open, the piece naturally encourages a more edited look (instead of turning into a catchall for all your bathroom chaos).
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
20 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
See All Example Sentences for catchall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall
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These high-end travelers pay to remove mental clutter by enjoying a relaxed travel experience, often involving slow travel and being able to disconnect during their time away from home or the office.
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This can be one of the easiest ways to clear clutter while also being sustainable.
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General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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For example, Israeli cybersecurity, Silicon Valley and, increasingly, certain pockets of Africa, India and Southeast Asia where operator density compounds.
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The money would then increase over time with compound savings.
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This tiny French bistro has great tomato soup, salads, and simple yet amazing French sandwiches.
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Our investigation found that the only people using the kitchen now work for a meal prep company that makes salads and wraps for Dallas coffee shops.
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The result was a mishmash of defense pairings.
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In the early years, the Munros worked with a mishmash of students with a variety of ability and training.
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“Catchall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchall. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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