as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better
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Recent Examples of all-purpose
President Trump sought to ban the platform in August 2020, along with the Chinese all-purpose messaging app WeChat, but lost multiple court challenges.
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Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
The pair are conducting a joint Zoom interview with TIME from Unrivaled’s new all-purpose 130,000 sq.-ft. hoops facility outside Miami.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
These Million Dollar Chocolate Chip Cookies Are the Best Version of the Classic
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1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
These all-purpose jars are great for taking your chilis to work, or for measuring out cocktail ingredients for a Sazerac to sip on while doing all that Sunday afternoon meal prep.
—Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
The pair are conducting a joint Zoom interview with TIME from Unrivaled’s new all-purpose 130,000 sq.-ft. hoops facility outside Miami.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
These Million Dollar Chocolate Chip Cookies Are the Best Version of the Classic
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
These all-purpose jars are great for taking your chilis to work, or for measuring out cocktail ingredients for a Sazerac to sip on while doing all that Sunday afternoon meal prep.
—Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for all-purpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-purpose
Adjective
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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As a general-purpose notebook, the Carbon lacks the specialized speed of a desktop-replacement mobile workstation or gaming rig, but its portability, design, and build quality can't be beaten.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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Like other general-purpose technologies (GPTs) such as the steam engine and the internet, crypto is embarking on a multi-decade journey to transform economic activity.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“All-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-purpose. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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