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
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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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Organizations can’t simply point a general-purpose AI model at production systems.—
Lydia Zhang,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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The law established universal testing standards and sanctioned schools that failed to meet certain benchmarks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ross excels at digging into universal human failings with sharp curiosity, candor and intelligence, making the journey of these three women from three generations feel like our own.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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With electric all-wheel drive and an adjustable air suspension, the sleek SUV has gull-wing doors.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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An adjustable elastic waistband won’t dig into your skin and cause discomfort during your trek, and a number of handy pockets provide plenty of storage space for your hiking essentials.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Aug. 2025
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The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Austin Corbett, the Carolina Panthers’ versatile offensive lineman, had a bye week Sunday not all that different from one that a serious NFL fan would have.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Dec. 2025
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Boasting such a versatile and varied profile, this flavor of the year is great for chefs who are looking for a new way to give their dishes bursts of unusual, combined flavors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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