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
After configuring their tools, the two crewmates made their way to their first worksite, outside of the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
At the center of town, behind Grand Blanc High School, is Don Batchelor Field, a 6,000-seat multipurpose stadium where the school’s football team plays.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Durable rubberwood legs and a warm acorn finish bring midcentury modern flair to living rooms, home offices, or multipurpose spaces.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 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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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
At the center of town, behind Grand Blanc High School, is Don Batchelor Field, a 6,000-seat multipurpose stadium where the school’s football team plays.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Durable rubberwood legs and a warm acorn finish bring midcentury modern flair to living rooms, home offices, or multipurpose spaces.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 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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Revisiting history Introduced on July 30 this year as a general-purpose humanoid robot, LimX Dynamics had a group of five Oli humanoids dancing in front of an audience at the World Robotics Conference 2025.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Running from Westinghouse Boulevard to the I-277/Brookshire Freeway, the I-77 south project will transform the highway into three free general-purpose lanes and two variable toll lanes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Because the speed of light in a vacuum is always constant, this definition is universal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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This device is compact and easy to operate, with an adjustable grind size and a 28-gram catch capacity built into the bottom.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The conversation opened with Korea’s webtoon ecosystem, a prolific source of globally adaptable IP.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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With seven adaptable meeting rooms and an outdoor terrace known as The Nest, the hotel provides a focused and private environment for rest, recovery, and team operations.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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But all of them have the potential to become the most versatile pair in your arsenal.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
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The natural wood frame and easy assembly make the Nectar bamboo piece a versatile and style-agnostic choice.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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