as in movable
having parts that can be connected or combined in different ways
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
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Recent Examples of modular
Thanks to its modular Dual+ battery system, the board can deliver between three-and-a-half and seven hours of cruising time, according to SipaBoards.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Butler told the group modular homes could fill an urgent need for new construction in rural areas.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But others, especially in the small modular reactor (SMR) field, are now making forays into the public market, creating new opportunities and risks for retail investors.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Butler told the group modular homes could fill an urgent need for new construction in rural areas.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But others, especially in the small modular reactor (SMR) field, are now making forays into the public market, creating new opportunities and risks for retail investors.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
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Grogu, or Baby Yoda, has a movable head, ears, and arms and the set comes with neat features like his silver ball and a frog.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to the firm, the larger prototype includes a 1,485-square-foot (138 square meters) heliostat made of 40 movable mirrors that track the sun and reflect its rays towards a 32-foot-wide (10 meters) concave dish concentrator.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The lightweight skeleton chassis, adjustable stock, and modular rails make long sessions more comfortable for expert marksmen.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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These adjustable boards also offer newfound flexibility, scalability, and investor security for independent gym proprietors, helping to turn smaller cities and even towns of fewer than 50,000 people into viable climbing markets.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question that the younger generation has brought their own approach to office life—prioritizing mental health, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance—and are even getting fired for not knowing how to act workplace-appropriate.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its model favors small and midsize creators, offering quick setup, flexible operations, and space for experimentation.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The frustrated roommate said he's tried offering solutions to the problem and even bought a $40 portable blender for the man to use in his car.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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