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 office tower will include a full-service fitness center, vast outdoor green roof space, conference areas, multiple hospitality inspired lounge spaces and a multipurpose executive board/dining room.
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Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The collaborative space also features a 120-seat multipurpose room.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
One of Atari Hotel's key features is a multipurpose venue that will host gaming events, esports competitions, meet and greets with gaming streamers and concerts from electronic dance music artists.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 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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Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The collaborative space also features a 120-seat multipurpose room.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
One of Atari Hotel's key features is a multipurpose venue that will host gaming events, esports competitions, meet and greets with gaming streamers and concerts from electronic dance music artists.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 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 disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon’s in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators, as well as chips that make the company’s servers run more efficiently.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mythos Preview is a general-purpose model, or the type of system that powers products like Claude Code or ChatGPT.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of the mayor’s ambitious agenda falls under the purview of the governor and state lawmakers, including his pledge for free buses and universal childcare.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The lesson of history, in some sense, is that being adaptable, and having curiosity and a willingness to try out new technologies and new tools, that’s where young people have have flourished the most in the past.—
Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The best leaders build adaptable, curious people who love learning.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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Best Top Deals Loft’s top selection is full of breezy blouses, everyday basics, and versatile layering pieces that’ll serve you on the ground and in the sky.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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But as versatile as lint rollers are, they’re not suited for every surface.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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