as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
This is a brilliant buy for students and professionals who need a portable productivity tool.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Liquid foundations are versatile, offering finishes from dewy to matte for various skin types, while stick foundations are portable and easy to apply.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Liquid foundations are versatile, offering finishes from dewy to matte for various skin types, while stick foundations are portable and easy to apply.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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The units have remote controls and can also be controlled with a mobile app.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Such products can still be found on Amazon for $30 to $50, promising access to high-quality streaming and mobile apps.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This modular approach enables businesses to scale capabilities horizontally, identify constraints and continuously evolve team structures without disrupting overall performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Along the boutique’s center are bespoke modular presentation tables while two dedicated archival cases show off the brand’s heritage.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The Bucks have few draft assets left to retool and few movable contracts.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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This executive leather chair at Wayfair also offers many movable parts for a much lower price tag.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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