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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The forward has made a home for himself in the Senators’ lineup as a versatile, all-situations forward who can play center or wing, and virtually anywhere in their lineup while contributing as a secondary scorer.
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Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Now the company is riding into the ebike space with a versatile road warrior called the Xafari that's ready for rough duty as well as what's essentially an electric moped in the shape of the Xyber.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
Legumes are affordable and versatile, Dr. Gardner said.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
That makes January and February 2025 consecutive months where fans will have something to anticipate from the versatile artist.
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Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Now the company is riding into the ebike space with a versatile road warrior called the Xafari that's ready for rough duty as well as what's essentially an electric moped in the shape of the Xyber.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
Legumes are affordable and versatile, Dr. Gardner said.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
That makes January and February 2025 consecutive months where fans will have something to anticipate from the versatile artist.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versatile. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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