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
For in-school activities such as recess and PE, events will be held in alternative areas such as the gym or multipurpose rooms, according to Alana Bejarano, executive director of AISD Health Services and Nursing.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
This is an effect that can be sported all over the face as a monochromatic look—tinting the eyes, lips, and cheeks with a single hue—perhaps in the same multipurpose shade, or in a variety deep berry finishes.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The sandlot-like multipurpose field for SOCES, a public magnet school in the San Fernando Valley, is home to its football team.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Essentially, the forum was a multipurpose public square or open area usually found in a central location.
—Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
This is an effect that can be sported all over the face as a monochromatic look—tinting the eyes, lips, and cheeks with a single hue—perhaps in the same multipurpose shade, or in a variety deep berry finishes.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The sandlot-like multipurpose field for SOCES, a public magnet school in the San Fernando Valley, is home to its football team.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Essentially, the forum was a multipurpose public square or open area usually found in a central location.
—Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multipurpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
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Turin handles up to 17% more instructions per cycle than its preceding generation for general-purpose enterprise and cloud workloads, with up to 37% higher IPC for AI and HPC workloads.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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Universality Grocery shopping is a universal activity.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This universal approach to patient care allows for a stress-free journey to satisfactory hair transplantation for all international visitors.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 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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Nketiah is an all-round forward and somebody who should fit into Nuno’s style of play (more on that later).Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 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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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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