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
Witnesses said the man, who is believed to be an aircraft engineer, fell about 12 feet from a Jet2 plane after the movable rear stairs of the plane had been removed, per the Manchester Evening News.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The radar, which is split between multiple movable trailers, appears to have since been removed from the tent and is out in the open.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The radar, which is split between multiple movable trailers, appears to have since been removed from the tent and is out in the open.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for movable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movable
Adjective
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Phones can become our lifelines—but in a natural disaster, outlets may be unavailable, so having a portable phone charger is a must-have in your emergency kit.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The fact that additional portable toilets didn’t need to be hauled in mid-festival — like last year.—
Michael Deeds
May 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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With adjustable straps, a smocked back, and a flattering silhouette, this linen midi immediately caught my eye.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Consider adjustable-rate mortgages, too, and alternative loan terms like 20-year mortgages.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Residents in nearby towns packed into community halls last week as consultants presented the project scope, which lays out Pretoria’s option to build the 5,200 MW plant through either traditional reactors or a fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs) that are faster to build.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Langley, America has been on the cusp of embracing modular and prefabricated homes for some time.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Movable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movable. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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