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 Sycamore experiment was an example of a digital simulation, meaning it was performed on a multipurpose chip with circuits of qubits designed to do many different tasks.
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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 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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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 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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The collaboration between Ouster and FieldAI aims to accelerate the deployment of autonomous robots in some of the world’s most challenging industrial environments by combining advanced sensing hardware with general-purpose robot intelligence.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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When an accountant builds an AI workflow in a general-purpose tool, the logic lives in their session.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Cinema remains the universal language, and these filmmakers demonstrate that its most essential voices are rising from every corner of the globe.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Each is separately adjustable with more sizing options.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Blue Star 'Storm Cloud' is a beautiful and adaptable long-lasting perennial with blooms in the spring.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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But critics of offering the shorter course of study say traditional four-year programs expose students to a broader range of educational experiences, which helps foster their critical thinking skills and produces graduates who are more adaptable to the ever-changing professional world.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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The Mediterranean diet’s biggest fiber contributors are also some of its most versatile ingredients.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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