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
Original price: $69.99 Keep your dog cozy and your car clean with this multipurpose dog bed for car.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Take your design a step further by considering a multipurpose ceiling fan that simultaneously keeps you and your guests cool.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
The open-air multipurpose space was reimagined by design studio NLE.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Take your design a step further by considering a multipurpose ceiling fan that simultaneously keeps you and your guests cool.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
The open-air multipurpose space was reimagined by design studio NLE.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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Developed by MicroFactory, the general-purpose tabletop robot can be trained with the help of AI or human demonstration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2022, Figure aims to build general-purpose humanoid robots, though Fortune’s Jason del Rey questioned whether the company was exaggerating the extent to which its robots were being deployed with BMW.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Exceptionally thorough, the clear, universal formula doesn’t just impart a salon-worthy sheen.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The sting of rejection or criticism is universal.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This pillow comes with a cooling cover to keep her comfortable, an adjustable foam fill, and a honeycomb pattern with a smooth, sleek feel.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Like the Ultra-Rise, this pocket charging stand can charge in portrait or landscape when an iPhone is in StandBy Mode and has a fully adjustable viewing angle.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Road trips, hikes, and beach destinations with pet-friendly hotels can work well for adaptable animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, GPUs remain extremely adaptable, capable of managing both training and inference across diverse models.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sale includes discounts on travel essentials, including sleek luggage, winter-ready airport outfits, comfy walking shoes, and versatile travel accessories.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Calvin Klein Garnet Tote For those seeking a carryall that can handle daily work commutes, regular outings, and sport events for the kids, look no further than this versatile bag from Cavlin Klein.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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