as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
The school’s thousands of library volumes were all filed and indexed, but the portable library wasn’t scheduled to arrive until three weeks before classes started.
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Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The system can also be connected directly to a water hose or used as a standalone, portable unit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The mid-tier package brings aboard a complete sink system that uses a portable Dometic Go rechargeable electric faucet and two 10-L water bladders for use with the sink basin.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
They were relocated after the January fires to a converted Sears building in Santa Monica in August, with the plan to move them into portable classrooms starting Jan. 1, 2026.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The system can also be connected directly to a water hose or used as a standalone, portable unit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The mid-tier package brings aboard a complete sink system that uses a portable Dometic Go rechargeable electric faucet and two 10-L water bladders for use with the sink basin.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
They were relocated after the January fires to a converted Sears building in Santa Monica in August, with the plan to move them into portable classrooms starting Jan. 1, 2026.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Active aerodynamic features, including the front lip, vertical air flaps, underbody diffusers, and a movable rear spoiler, all combine to reduce drag by up to 10 percent when set to their slipperier positions.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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The 23-year-old is currently out of the rotation but is expected to be a movable trade chip as the centerpiece of a move that will take the athletic wing to a new team and a fresh start.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The system’s modular design supports broader adoption.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rogers, who sits on the committee that on Tuesday recommended waiving the LEED requirement for the modular jail, said the city’s approach to energy codes warrants a much broader discussion.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On Livonia Avenue, community navigator Troy Johnson climbs behind the wheel of the van, which functions as a mobile office for Brooklyn Justice Initiatives staff.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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After all, mobile games require a lot of processing power.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Sarah Jessica Worn-brand is known for its extreme coziness, but this clog version has a cool adjustable heel strap and hook-and-loop closure that blends functionality with fashion.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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