as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Momcozy also provides a portable cooler bottle that pairs with Night Pro to complete the full nighttime feeding setup.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
—Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Yurts are circular structures with fabric walls and ceilings that are designed to be portable.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2026
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
—Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Yurts are circular structures with fabric walls and ceilings that are designed to be portable.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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There are also two bear pendants with movable limbs — the $32 Felix and the $52 Frankie.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Moehrig will be used all around the defense as a moveable chess piece, while Scott will work the deeper part of the field.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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On the walls were art works by Kerry James Marshall, Rashid Johnson, and Ellen Gallagher, and books shelved in colorful modular storage units.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Under this contract, the developer will deploy BWRX-300 small modular reactors, designating the Ohio installation as one of the earliest commercial small modular reactor initiatives in the United States.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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The data collectively pointed toward a market where mobile-first assumptions are being revised at speed.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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It’s designed with a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, convenient side pockets, and a breezy silhouette that won’t cling to you in the sticky heat.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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