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
Following an ongoing $25 million capital campaign, the theater will receive a full remodel into a multipurpose screening and event facility.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Shop the Friends book sale The Friends of Canyon Hills Library have a book sale scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 in the multipurpose room of the library branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 13 Nov. 2025
The space, which was once a closet and then a bedroom, became a multipurpose bathing room-cum-library.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 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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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Shop the Friends book sale The Friends of Canyon Hills Library have a book sale scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 in the multipurpose room of the library branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 13 Nov. 2025
The space, which was once a closet and then a bedroom, became a multipurpose bathing room-cum-library.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 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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Revisiting history Introduced on July 30 this year as a general-purpose humanoid robot, LimX Dynamics had a group of five Oli humanoids dancing in front of an audience at the World Robotics Conference 2025.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Running from Westinghouse Boulevard to the I-277/Brookshire Freeway, the I-77 south project will transform the highway into three free general-purpose lanes and two variable toll lanes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Following Denmark’s Vaccine Plan The new childhood vaccine schedule closely resembles recommendations in Denmark, a country with free universal healthcare and a fairly homogeneous population that’s a fraction the size of the United States.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Denmark has 6 million people, universal health care and a national registry that tracks every patient.—
Jake Scott,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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This device is compact and easy to operate, with an adjustable grind size and a 28-gram catch capacity built into the bottom.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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But his boss was also adaptable enough to change his style to incorporate successful trends.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
2 Jan. 2026
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The sneakers are outfitted with the brand’s signature Fresh Foam insole that provides comfort and adaptable support.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Despite the uncertainty of his role entering training camp, Scott eventually formed a versatile safety trio with Moehrig and Ransom.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just like black and white, gray pants are incredibly versatile.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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