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
In a large multipurpose room, girls were treated to a sighting of a Texas tortoise named Mystery, brought in by Eric Brittingham, the president of Wildlife On the Move, which provides programming for Girl Scouts.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses, Set of 4
The brand behind the multipurpose Always Pan also makes multifunctional glasses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This multipurpose styling tool can dry, curl, smooth and straighten all hair types without damaging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 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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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses, Set of 4
The brand behind the multipurpose Always Pan also makes multifunctional glasses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This multipurpose styling tool can dry, curl, smooth and straighten all hair types without damaging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Whether consumers will favor highly specialized machines like Isaac 0 or wait for fully autonomous, general-purpose home robots remains uncertain as the technology continues to evolve.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The curve refers to the idea that general-purpose technologies like AI don’t produce immediate benefits.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The language of numbers is universal like that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The universal furnace serves as a multifunctional tool for salt synthesis, electrochemical measurements, and corrosion studies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What does stand out, though, is the ergonomic, adjustable handlebar that can adjust to fit the height of the user.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The adaptable creatures thrive in urban and rural environments, and their range has expanded dramatically since 1900 — unlike other North American apex predators like wolves and bears, creatures with which humans have also struggled to share space with.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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The same principles can be used by engineers to develop technical systems that are robust, efficient and adaptable – just like biological solutions often are.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to designer Shelley Vilov, slab backsplashes are incredibly versatile and can easily be found that complement the overall design of any kitchen.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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