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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With a stainless steel construction and comfortable handle, this tool is durable, easy to use and versatile enough to work on nearly any type of fur.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Hunter is a versatile guard that can play either point or shooting guard.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
Penske’s partner in the race team was a bright engineer from Brown University, Mark Donohue, who would go on to become one of the most accomplished and versatile drivers of the 1960s and early 1970s.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The few hundred square feet may seem significantly less spacious compared to a traditional, single family home, but the tiny house plan offers versatile options to make the most of your space.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Hunter is a versatile guard that can play either point or shooting guard.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
Penske’s partner in the race team was a bright engineer from Brown University, Mark Donohue, who would go on to become one of the most accomplished and versatile drivers of the 1960s and early 1970s.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The few hundred square feet may seem significantly less spacious compared to a traditional, single family home, but the tiny house plan offers versatile options to make the most of your space.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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