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 bedroom also has two nightstands, space on either side of the bed, and loads of overhead, closet and under-bed storage.
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With the main bedroom areas out at the ends, the center of the trailer is a more open, multipurpose space.
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New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Its unique multipurpose formula helps take care of your hands on all fronts: from the ceramide-rich complex that strengthens your skin's barrier to antioxidants like purslane and vitamin E that protect the hands from free radicals.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The District Cooling System will support the university’s core facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, maker spaces, library, multipurpose hall, administration offices, auditorium and food court.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Customers can shop the collection in pop-up shops at department store La Rinascente in Milan; Dubai International Airport; concept store Jet in Mexico City; the Galería Canalejas shopping mall in Madrid, and O-Yane Plaza, a multipurpose entertainment space in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills district.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Its unique multipurpose formula helps take care of your hands on all fronts: from the ceramide-rich complex that strengthens your skin's barrier to antioxidants like purslane and vitamin E that protect the hands from free radicals.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
The District Cooling System will support the university’s core facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, maker spaces, library, multipurpose hall, administration offices, auditorium and food court.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Customers can shop the collection in pop-up shops at department store La Rinascente in Milan; Dubai International Airport; concept store Jet in Mexico City; the Galería Canalejas shopping mall in Madrid, and O-Yane Plaza, a multipurpose entertainment space in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills district.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
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This vertical specialization allows Story to do what general-purpose chains often can’t: manage complex creative relationships at scale.—
Gary Weinstein,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The 9 Best Fertilizers for Indoor Plants, Reviewed by BHG When to Use 10-10-10 Fertilizer Fertilizers with a 1:1:1 ratio, like 10-10-10, are called balanced fertilizers and are sometimes called general-purpose fertilizers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is no universal way to make cinnamon tea, but here are a few suggestions: Soaking cinnamon sticks: In one study, researchers prepared cinnamon tea by soaking 60 g cinnamon sticks in 1,000 mL of room-temperature water.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whilst the provision of captions and sensory-friendly experiences might address specific needs, many of the fairly inexpensive options detailed come down to basic universal design and can be helpful to everyone.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Multimodal Metropolis addresses these concerns by integrating intelligent, adaptable solutions into core infrastructure.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With its retractable roof, configurable seating and adaptable pitch – which will be stored in the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen when not in use – the stadium can accommodate a wide range of sports and entertainment events.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The company positions the G1 as a versatile machine capable of handling challenging, repetitive tasks across various settings, including homes, factories and hospitals.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s fashion section is packed with versatile spring maxi dresses, including breezy styles with gorgeous florals, timeless silhouettes, dramatic sleeves, and tiered skirts.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Given to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Again, on paper at least, has all the hallmarks of a high-end all-round processor with few compromises.—
Antony Leather,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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