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
Who doesn’t love a do-it-all, multipurpose product (especially in this economy)?
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Sep. 2025
Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter This multipurpose serving dish is ideal for serving up everything from family-style meals to game day appetizers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
During a year that included further footwear triumphs with Louis Vuitton, the launch of a new multipurpose brand platform, and an industry-favorite album with Clipse, Pharrell’s new Adidas collaboration was strong enough to not get lost in the shuffle.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 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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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Sep. 2025
Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter This multipurpose serving dish is ideal for serving up everything from family-style meals to game day appetizers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
During a year that included further footwear triumphs with Louis Vuitton, the launch of a new multipurpose brand platform, and an industry-favorite album with Clipse, Pharrell’s new Adidas collaboration was strong enough to not get lost in the shuffle.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 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
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The updates also underscore NVIDIA’s ambition to define the standard platform for building general-purpose robots, especially humanoids, which demand precise physics and complex reasoning to function in human environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Commissioned by the Army Ordinance Corps at the midpoint of World War II, ENIAC was the world’s first electronic general-purpose computer.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During his 2020 Presidential campaign, Yang advocated for a universal basic income of a thousand dollars per month, an idea that won endorsements from Nicolas Cage and Elon Musk.—
Charlotte Goddu,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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WellSpace Health, which operates the universal service in the capital region, can also be reached at 916-368-3111 or by texting HOPE to 916-668-4226.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These adaptable machines could be deployed in environments currently too dangerous or inaccessible for humans or conventional robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Iuga Wide-Leg Sweatpant Jeans These wide-leg sweatpant jeans are a versatile and stylish wardrobe staple.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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With premium build quality and versatile functionality, it’s designed for professionals, creatives, and gamers who require more from their machines.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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