variants or moveable
Definition of movablenext

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Recent Examples of movable The project is more complex than a typical bridge rehab effort because the Cortland Street Bridge is a first-generation trunnion bascule bridge, one of the earliest movable bridge designs developed in Chicago in the early 20th century. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Potted plants would have to be easily moveable, spaced apart, and no taller than 1 1/2 feet. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Microsoft still has some major changes to release, including a button that reinstalls Windows 11 from the internet, a movable taskbar, and Start menu customization options. Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Construction workers need to install a moveable platform on a bridge column that will allow crews to build the bridge segment by segment, CDOT said in a news release Wednesday. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for movable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movable
Adjective
  • This is a steep premium over an ordinary 13- or 14-inch portable LCD, so the value case rests entirely on the ePaper experience rather than gaming or video.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bringing home an iconic portable Bluetooth speaker with a 24-hour battery life, IP67 ruggedization, and native cross-platform pairing for under $100 is an extraordinary value.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • An adjustable-rate mortgage is your other option for a home loan.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Key components to look out for include those Extra-Wide labels, yes, but also roomy toe boxes, stretchy uppers, adjustable closure (via straps or laces), and accommodating, stabilizing platforms that keep feet in proper alignment.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Furnishings are modular with Italian flair—not only did the bed in my suite appear to hover above the ground, but the headboard, bedside tables, and bed base were made entirely from one piece of white leather.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In the living room, a modular chocolate-brown suede sofa from Living Divani, by Piero Lissoni, sets the tone.
    Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Movable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movable. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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