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
Dealers will replace the headlamp multipurpose LED driver module for free.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Take 43 percent off of this multipurpose griddle with nearly 20,000 five-star ratings.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
For smart, multipurpose storage, consider the Keter Solana 70-Gallon Storage Bench Deck Box.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
Which is more wasteful -- a multipurpose project which can be used by all of our people?
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Take 43 percent off of this multipurpose griddle with nearly 20,000 five-star ratings.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
For smart, multipurpose storage, consider the Keter Solana 70-Gallon Storage Bench Deck Box.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
Which is more wasteful -- a multipurpose project which can be used by all of our people?
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multipurpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
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Conversely, a more general-purpose, out-of-the-box offering from an existing vendor may work well in the current IT ecosystem but often lags in capabilities.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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And in September, IBM partnered with NASA to release a general-purpose open-source model that can be used for various climate-modeling cases, and which runs on a desktop.Harry Booth, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Denver City Council on Monday night rejected an attempt to continue funding a universal basic income program.Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unisex yet adaptable, the Hikelite 26 is now offered with a wider and taller frame for a more inclusive fit.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Researchers were able to conduct CT scans of the fossil, which revealed insights into the arthropod’s adaptable head and appendages.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Though priced slightly higher than some competitors, its versatile customization options stand out for tailored workflows.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Samson is a walker, hiker, surfer, and all-round nature lover.Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The iMac is an all-round family desktop computer, so the uptick to M4 will deliver much faster performance, especially compared to the M1 chip.David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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