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
Inside are classrooms, an office, praying halls, a multipurpose room, a library, a kitchen and a grocery store where kids frequently buy snacks after school.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
The brand originally debuted with its Hyper Shine High Lite Kit, consisting of the No. 1 Brush, the Hyper Shine Serum and the multipurpose product Hyper Shine Lite Pigment that can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks or body.
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Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
According to Bradford, a multipurpose tool like a Swiss army knife can handle a range of tasks, like cutting bandages, opening packaging, or performing minor repairs.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 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.
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Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
The brand originally debuted with its Hyper Shine High Lite Kit, consisting of the No. 1 Brush, the Hyper Shine Serum and the multipurpose product Hyper Shine Lite Pigment that can be used on the eyes, lips, cheeks or body.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
According to Bradford, a multipurpose tool like a Swiss army knife can handle a range of tasks, like cutting bandages, opening packaging, or performing minor repairs.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 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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Rather than relying on a single general-purpose AI system, organizations are beginning to deploy specialized agents for planning, retrieval, analytics, coding, compliance and workflow execution.
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And more recently, a new general-purpose AI system from OpenAI disproved an important conjecture in combinatorial geometry.
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Committing the universal human crime of survival by way of messy living.
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The United States co-authored and voted in favor of the universal declaration in 1948.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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Each pillow has an outer and inner pillow, offering adaptable support for every type of sleeper.
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Kevin Warsh, the Republican financier who recently took over as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, holds economic views that could, kindly, be described as adaptable.
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There’s truly no generational divide, especially in its latest era of styles, which includes sleek, versatile options with a touch of Kate Spade’s signature whimsy.
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Rose water is made by steeping fresh, untreated rose petals in water, creating a fragrant, versatile liquid.
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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