variants
or moveable
as in portable
capable of being moved especially with ease
any furniture that is not movable will be covered with protective cloths by the painters
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Recent Examples of movable
The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.
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Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Construction, which is expected to begin this spring, will add large front windows to better connect the library to the neighborhood, as well as a new community room with movable walls to accommodate programming such as story hours, author readings and large group meetings.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Its movable shelves accommodate different-sized footwear, including slimmer styles like slippers and taller options like high heels.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The figurines have movable joints and serve as a blank canvas to be pierced, painted, posed or sculpted into whatever comes to mind for the artist, or comes in the form of an artist commission.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Construction, which is expected to begin this spring, will add large front windows to better connect the library to the neighborhood, as well as a new community room with movable walls to accommodate programming such as story hours, author readings and large group meetings.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Its movable shelves accommodate different-sized footwear, including slimmer styles like slippers and taller options like high heels.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The figurines have movable joints and serve as a blank canvas to be pierced, painted, posed or sculpted into whatever comes to mind for the artist, or comes in the form of an artist commission.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movable
Adjective
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The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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An immersion blender is a convenient and portable option that works best to blend, purée, chop and crush smaller amounts of food.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the team has also built a wearable back support device that combines soft materials with adjustable assistance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Coach Waverly Natural Grain Leather Shoulder Bag has an adjustable strap to convert into a crossbody, and it’s marked down in the prettiest, spring-y shade of green.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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But advances in wireless power transmission, modular space structures, and orbital manufacturing are steadily bringing ideas once confined to theoretical studies closer to practical testing.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Movable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movable. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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