as in clutter
something that holds or includes many different things
They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.
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Recent Examples of catchall
Better still, each candle comes in an evergreen ceramic tree vessel that can be repurposed as a peppermint dish or a catchall tray after burning.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Some chose to make more than one, resulting in 104 casseroles (used here as a catchall term) that were delivered to Bowman at One Heart and would wind up on the tables of 104 families.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The county jail has become a catchall for both lawbreakers and mentally ill people, due to a lack of appropriate facilities or programs to treat mental illness, according to Krish Gundu, co-founder and executive director of Texas Jail Project, a jail reform advocacy group.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 July 2024
Eagleton peppers his vague promises of better living through technology with references to Jeffrey Epstein, 5G, Anthony Fauci, and scores of other catchall male grievances and desires.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Some chose to make more than one, resulting in 104 casseroles (used here as a catchall term) that were delivered to Bowman at One Heart and would wind up on the tables of 104 families.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The county jail has become a catchall for both lawbreakers and mentally ill people, due to a lack of appropriate facilities or programs to treat mental illness, according to Krish Gundu, co-founder and executive director of Texas Jail Project, a jail reform advocacy group.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 July 2024
Eagleton peppers his vague promises of better living through technology with references to Jeffrey Epstein, 5G, Anthony Fauci, and scores of other catchall male grievances and desires.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall
Noun
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The overall feel is open and elegant with less clutter from buttons and levers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Waters uses the space to store some of her three kids’ books and mementos, which helps keep the clutter in their rooms under control.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Both of her great-grandmothers were painters; her father, Brian Simpson, is a smooth jazz pianist; and her mother, Beverley Simpson, is a collage artist.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Noun
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The gang, armed with rifles powerful enough to pierce an armored vehicle, is believed to have attacked from an alleyway along a winding dirt road between the embassy and the housing compound that isn’t always visible even when security measures are taken.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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The actor claimed that at least 50 others were held at the compound.—
Chloe Berger,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Serve with mashed sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables or on top of a salad.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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For a flavor play on a Greek salad, use the classic dill pickles as the bouquet base, and add extra skewers loaded with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 2023 Commanders, however, went through a mishmash of centers despite starting inexperienced quarterback Sam Howell.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Like many great adaptations, then, Eggers' version is a mishmash of inspirations coming together to create a bloody great concoction.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Catchall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchall. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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