as in adaptable
able to do many different kinds of things
a versatile baseball player can play any position this tool is versatile enough to serve as a wrench or pliers
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The offerings vary greatly, the rugged but versatile two-door Defender 90 to the unwieldy three-row, eight-passenger Defender 130.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
Teague Shaker Bookcase Show off collections of books, pictures of friends and family, and glassware or dinnerware in this versatile bookcase that comes in gray and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Metallics—especially gold and silver—are easy to wear like neutrals, making this pair of heels a versatile addition to your shoe wardrobe.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The versatile spray is also designed to help with redness, itching, cuts, and minor burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
Teague Shaker Bookcase Show off collections of books, pictures of friends and family, and glassware or dinnerware in this versatile bookcase that comes in gray and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Metallics—especially gold and silver—are easy to wear like neutrals, making this pair of heels a versatile addition to your shoe wardrobe.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The versatile spray is also designed to help with redness, itching, cuts, and minor burns.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Long-Term Resilience Prioritizing upskilling prepares you for a resilient future with adaptable employees ready to take on evolving roles.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Kara Nitschke, migratory and game bird biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said Canada geese are very adaptable and easily assimilate.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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