MOBILE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

mobile

adjective

ˈmō-bəl

Definition of mobile

as in portable

capable of being moved especially with ease a mobile electric generator

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as in migratory

having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis mobile workers who work the New England resorts in the summer and the ones in Florida during the winter

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Recent Examples of mobile The Super Bowl Halftime Show will air on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, and on mobile devices with NFL+. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 The experience inspired Bernard to bring mobile mammography to Ellijay. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 They’re designed for mobile viewing, which is how people are watching their content now, especially the younger generation. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 But for many surgical patients, getting safely mobile is an important part of recovery. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile

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Adjective

Jamie Love is swaying, slapping a hand against her thigh to keep time, and mouthing along to the music that plays from a set of portable speakers.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is often billed as solar for renters, since the panels don’t require access to the roof or costly installation and are lightweight and more portable than traditional solar systems.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of portable

Adjective

For example, goldfinches, cardinals, chickadees, and other non-migratory birds seek out the attractive seedheads of black-eyed Susans.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
In Alaska, salmon are one of the main prey sources for belugas—and the fish need cold water to develop their eggs, keep their metabolism stable and prevent energy depletion during long migratory journeys.

— Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of migratory

Adjective

The son of migrant parents, Treviño recalled working in the fields of the United States before establishing his music career.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
The drama follows Adrian, an undocumented Mexican migrant worker in San Diego, who is finally reunited with his six-year-old daughter after a year-long custody battle.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of migrant

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mobile home

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