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
High accuracy The team moved away from the painstaking process of manufacturing chips one by one, adopting a method more akin to movable-type printing.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
That could be a problem for a device with a movable hinge.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
The easily moveable dining table can quickly be switched out for a low coffee table, creating an adaptable porch to suit any entertaining needs.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
That could be a problem for a device with a movable hinge.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
The easily moveable dining table can quickly be switched out for a low coffee table, creating an adaptable porch to suit any entertaining needs.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movable
Adjective
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Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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This highly portable 2-inch mattress weighs only 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a water bottle.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Each is separately adjustable with more sizing options.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The system is also designed to be modular.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Link’n Lights, a modular lighting innovator, observed that for decades, string lighting has been a familiar part of homes, celebrations, and outdoor spaces.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Movable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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