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
That includes limiting the number of characteristics collected (e.g., one fingerprint instead of five) and avoiding multipurpose biometric systems that could capture unnecessary or secondary data, like health conditions or racial features.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the wake of the disaster, desperation led to looting and violent crimes, especially in the Superdome, the city’s multipurpose stadium and makeshift shelter.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The domed facility features a turf sports field, a multi-sports court, a track, multipurpose rooms, fitness areas, lockers, showers and bathrooms.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Sonos Move 2 is a multipurpose speaker for music lovers.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the wake of the disaster, desperation led to looting and violent crimes, especially in the Superdome, the city’s multipurpose stadium and makeshift shelter.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
The domed facility features a turf sports field, a multi-sports court, a track, multipurpose rooms, fitness areas, lockers, showers and bathrooms.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The Sonos Move 2 is a multipurpose speaker for music lovers.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
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An October 2024 survey from Fierce Healthcare and the physician social network Sermo found that 76 percent of physicians use general-purpose LLMs to aid clinical decision-making.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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In a year when the question of universal freedom still feels contested, The Gettin’ lands as both memorial and mirror, recalling the losses named in 2014 and 2020 and implicating the present tense.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dream Pairs Mary Janes with Velcro Ankle Straps Stylish yet practical, these Mary Janes are designed with an adjustable hook-and-loop closure and non-slip outsoles with a subtle heel.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cacoe Phone Lanyard Neck Strap 2-pack The Cacoe adjustable phone lanyard is one of those clever, low-key safety tools that feels tailored for travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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By sidestepping the fragile transfer process and enabling direct fabrication on liquid, Xu’s method could transform how scientists design lightweight, adaptable technologies across multiple fields.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The body is incredibly adaptable in both directions, good and bad.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Muted tones, particularly black and white, offered a sharp and versatile counterbalance.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully Quince has the above—plus, pillows—that are cozy and versatile for daily use.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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