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multipurpose

[muhl-tee-pur-puhs, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈpɜr pəs, ˌmʌl taɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
able to be used for several purposes
Synonyms
STRONGEST
multifunction multiuse useful
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONG
single-serving single-use


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If I don’t, I use Steve’s multipurpose counterinflation mantra: “Well then don’t buy it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Nearby, Maria E. Morales — who led the procession from Resurrection’s steps to the multipurpose room — passed out fliers and talked to fellow parishioners who wanted to get more involved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

Inside are classrooms, an office, praying halls, a multipurpose room, a library, a kitchen, and a grocery store where kids frequently buy snacks after school.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

By being a more multipurpose app, Uber could see more success in driving adoption of mobile-based hotel booking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

After Mass, we accompanied Papa to a fund-raising in the multipurpose hall next to the church building.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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