as in clutter
something that holds or includes many different things
They used the drawer as a catchall for kitchen items.
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Recent Examples of catchall
However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
This catchall from the latest collaboration between Schoolhouse and Clare V is a great for lots of gifting scenarios—from a good friend to a coworker.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Better still, each candle comes in an evergreen ceramic tree vessel that can be repurposed as a peppermint dish or a catchall tray after burning.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Some chose to make more than one, resulting in 104 casseroles (used here as a catchall term) that were delivered to Bowman at One Heart and would wind up on the tables of 104 families.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
This catchall from the latest collaboration between Schoolhouse and Clare V is a great for lots of gifting scenarios—from a good friend to a coworker.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
Better still, each candle comes in an evergreen ceramic tree vessel that can be repurposed as a peppermint dish or a catchall tray after burning.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Some chose to make more than one, resulting in 104 casseroles (used here as a catchall term) that were delivered to Bowman at One Heart and would wind up on the tables of 104 families.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchall
Noun
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Maintain Your Greenery Indoor clutter is not the only thing that can block your home's natural light.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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But its clutter of themes ultimately feels rushed, dissipating in a climactic twist and life-goes-on fadeout that both seem less than the buildup deserves.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One wall of Shockley’s bedroom was plastered with a collage of mass shooters, the affidavit said.—
Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to several collages and drawings, the show features eight paintings—many of them doused in shades of red, all of them psychologically intense.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Noun
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It is anticipated that the new owners would want to make the property their own, building their own family compound.—
Laura Layden,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And these seeds—which are also often referred to as cocoa beans—are rich in plant compounds known as flavanols, a type of polyphenol linked to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Guests can continue this ritual with a private afternoon tea for two served by the hotel’s butler service, including bites like lobster salad sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweets such as lemon tartelettes and assorted French macarons.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The set includes two 8-inch glass bowls in a milky jade green color, which have a 4-cup capacity that’s ideal for serving dips, salads, or family-style side dishes.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Despite its mishmash design, the show is fun and finely tuned, and its structure of building each episode towards a classic game of Deal or No Deal is kind of ingenious.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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So, not quite a history lesson and not quite a rom-com and certainly not an epic, the movie is a mild but pleasant mishmash of genres held together by the sheer charisma of Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, two actors who seem unexpectedly well suited to each other’s energies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 July 2024
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“Catchall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchall. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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