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
Following an ongoing $25 million capital campaign, the theater will receive a full remodel into a multipurpose screening and event facility.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Shop the Friends book sale The Friends of Canyon Hills Library have a book sale scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 in the multipurpose room of the library branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 13 Nov. 2025
The space, which was once a closet and then a bedroom, became a multipurpose bathing room-cum-library.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Fertilizer Fertilize regularly during spring and summer with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer, and water as needed.—
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But the systems that conquered chess and Go were purpose-built for those specific games, unlike general-purpose systems like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT.—
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Yet many divorces follow a similar trajectory, and most of the feelings women experience during that process are universal.—
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The administration’s actions also aren’t being met with universal disdain by Colorado politicians.—
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The Sarah Jessica Worn-brand is known for its extreme coziness, but this clog version has a cool adjustable heel strap and hook-and-loop closure that blends functionality with fashion.—
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
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His invincible Bundesliga-winning Bayer Leverkusen side were a highly adaptable, high-pressure unit who used the ball well.—
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Many bathrooms have adaptable features, including shower seating.—
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Despite the uncertainty of his role entering training camp, Scott eventually formed a versatile safety trio with Moehrig and Ransom.—
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Just like black and white, gray pants are incredibly versatile.—
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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