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
In a large multipurpose room, girls were treated to a sighting of a Texas tortoise named Mystery, brought in by Eric Brittingham, the president of Wildlife On the Move, which provides programming for Girl Scouts.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses, Set of 4
The brand behind the multipurpose Always Pan also makes multifunctional glasses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This multipurpose styling tool can dry, curl, smooth and straighten all hair types without damaging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses, Set of 4
The brand behind the multipurpose Always Pan also makes multifunctional glasses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This multipurpose styling tool can dry, curl, smooth and straighten all hair types without damaging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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Their Optimus general-purpose humanoid robot is a prime example of the physical design most of these robots share.—
Grace Brown,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Power Inn Road is wide, with two general-purpose lanes in each direction and a center turning lane.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So, it’s rooted in something very local and regional, but then the grander issues are quite universal.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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So, a great app of a great brand should be universal.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lookalike comes with a belt that is removable and adjustable for a custom fit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wear it with the adjustable hood and faux fur for warmth one day, then remove them the next for extra breathability.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tomatoes stand in for the classic marinara in this take on chicken Parm, but this recipe is endlessly adaptable.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Charles Darwin, survival belongs not to the strongest species, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This long-sleeve tee is the perfect foundation for chilly-weather outfits and comes in nine versatile hues.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The versatile seniors were dynamic on both sides of the floor, with their unrelenting passing and cutting wreaking havoc against Winchester.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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