PORTABLE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

portable

adjective

ˈpȯr-tə-bəl

Definition of portable

as in movable

capable of being moved especially with ease a portable stereo system

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Recent Examples of portable Looking on was Trooper Major, body camera footage shows, frowning in the sun as the deputies followed guidance from a portable defibrillator device. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 The turbines were installed under Mississippi’s determination that portable equipment could run for up to a year without air permits. — Austyn Gaffney, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 Their guns, jackets, and portable record players are all adorned with their name. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 This ultra-portable pen contains 35 treatments, which rely on a simple formula consisting of alcohol solvent, copolymer, hydrogen peroxide, and water. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for portable

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However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
As those connected with Newcastle have discovered, judging windows in their immediate aftermath can be imprecise, as perceptions are a moveable feast.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of movable

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Engineers are designing a modular production unit to replace decades-old infrastructure used for lithium manufacturing in Tennessee.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The modular data-center hardware is liquid-cooled and replaceable, allowing newer generations of GPUs and servers to move aboard without replacing the long-life ship underneath.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of modular

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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

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