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
The main polling place in Eagle Pass is the city’s multipurpose center, a few miles from an H-E-B grocery store, the mall and the city’s only Starbucks.
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Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
There are 38 locomotives and more than 1,000 multipurpose wagons transporting goods such as construction raw materials, food commodities, and general cargo.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The new series also aims to introduce a whole new audience to the Broward Center’s Abdo New River Room, a 3,000-square-foot multipurpose banquet room situated between the Au-Rene Theater and Amaturo Theater.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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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Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
There are 38 locomotives and more than 1,000 multipurpose wagons transporting goods such as construction raw materials, food commodities, and general cargo.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The new series also aims to introduce a whole new audience to the Broward Center’s Abdo New River Room, a 3,000-square-foot multipurpose banquet room situated between the Au-Rene Theater and Amaturo Theater.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
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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Nvidia has branched out into general-purpose processors, networking and full computer systems, giving it an even greater hold on customers.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Justin Hancock, horticulturist at Costa Farms, recommends using a general-purpose potting mix.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lock In Pricing In Winter Price increases are often announced at the beginning of the mowing season in March, though this isn't universal.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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House leadership prefers to defer more universal regulations over the field to the federal government.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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This whimsical set includes an adorable Piglet figure wearing a birthday party hat, with poseable ears, adjustable feet, and liftable arms for playful display.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tempo Vibration Foot Massager brings therapeutic vibration featuring 30 adjustable speed levels designed to help ease stiffness from long hours of standing or walking while supporting circulation and relaxation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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These compact and adaptable plants easily fit in large containers and can grow year-round indoors—or they can be grown outside and brought back in during cold winters.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Approaching your home as a flexible, adaptable space will keep it from ever looking outdated.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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And for everyday outings, the soft and flexible Nordstrom Cody Driving Loafers are a versatile pick that can take you from a day of sightseeing straight to dinner with friends.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your day-to-day lifestyle, a classic polo shirt can be a versatile and reliable staple in your wardrobe.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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