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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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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

The project, agreed in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession, includes a container and multipurpose terminal and a general-cargo terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The co-founder of Knighthead Capital Management also spoke extensively about Birmingham's Sport Quarter development plans, which include a proposed multipurpose 62,000-seat stadium.

From BBC Oct. 1, 2025

It will serve as a multipurpose staging ground for exhibitions, workshops and panel discussions, as well as a place for the community to gather and hold events, said Demetrios.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2025

I’d probably look silly on that go-kart, just like I'd look silly matching steps with some boy in the multipurpose room at school.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia



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