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
This is a multipurpose vessel for attack and reconnaissance missions,
Katran (also known as Katran VENOM)is advertised as having a range in excess of 1,000 kilometers/ 600 miles and able to destroy targets on land, sea and air.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Behind stands a loosely Spanish colonial–style former duplex that now functions as the family’s home, where Broughton created a new multipurpose kitchen wing and the guest room became the primary suite.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
The eight available stakes add 23 g (0.8 oz), and the stuff sack adds another 13 g (0.5 oz), pushing total packed weight for all those components just over 2.2 lb (1 kg), not including the multipurpose hiking poles.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Physical dials, buttons and switches appear to be in short supply, though there’s a volume dial on the center console, near a multipurpose rotary controller that can be used as an alternative to the main touch screen.
—Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Behind stands a loosely Spanish colonial–style former duplex that now functions as the family’s home, where Broughton created a new multipurpose kitchen wing and the guest room became the primary suite.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
The eight available stakes add 23 g (0.8 oz), and the stuff sack adds another 13 g (0.5 oz), pushing total packed weight for all those components just over 2.2 lb (1 kg), not including the multipurpose hiking poles.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Physical dials, buttons and switches appear to be in short supply, though there’s a volume dial on the center console, near a multipurpose rotary controller that can be used as an alternative to the main touch screen.
—Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
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The judge also noted in his order that the defendants argued the Coast Runner device was not intended primarily for firearm manufacturing because it’s classified by the U.S. Department of Commerce as a general-purpose machine.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Unlike some competitors focused on developing massive general-purpose models, IBM’s bet is on smaller, specialized models, deployed across hybrid cloud environments, and tightly integrated with its consulting services and data platforms.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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Chenier said Family First Center is trying to be adaptable in the event that federal funding is cut.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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These minor setbacks pale in comparison to the challenges faced by rivals like Man City, whose struggles can be attributed to a lack of tactical flexibility — a stark contrast to Chelsea’s adaptable approach.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For the Love of the Game (1999) Sam Raimi was quite the versatile filmmaker, directing everything from low-budget horror to big-budget action to everything in between—including this part-baseball, part-romance.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Obando, who is 6-2, is a versatile forward who adds a tall target for the aerial game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Here are the report’s key findings: Pixel 10 Pro: will include the best sensors for superior all-round image quality. Pixel 10: tipped to gain a telephoto lens, but with lower-quality sensors all round.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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