as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Small but mighty, these compact Skullcandy earbuds are perfect for travelers who want something ultra-portable.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
As the current wave of attacks on immigrant and trans life and identity continues, this novel is like a portable fortress of dreams.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Full Swing has combined those radars and sensors into a single portable device that records these metrics that coaches and scouts look for.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Both are portable, so they can be used on location.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
As the current wave of attacks on immigrant and trans life and identity continues, this novel is like a portable fortress of dreams.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Full Swing has combined those radars and sensors into a single portable device that records these metrics that coaches and scouts look for.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Both are portable, so they can be used on location.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
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Construction, which is expected to begin this spring, will add large front windows to better connect the library to the neighborhood, as well as a new community room with movable walls to accommodate programming such as story hours, author readings and large group meetings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Its movable shelves accommodate different-sized footwear, including slimmer styles like slippers and taller options like high heels.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With a lightweight sleeping pad and backpack, plus a modular duffel box and water filtration kit, my adventures are about to get a lot more ultralight—and ultra-organized.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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But its owner Holtec is restarting other shuttered reactors, and repeatedly proposed restarting Indian Point’s reactors and/or installing small modular reactors to power a data center there.—
Manna Jo Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mobile margarita bar in an an old VW van was an Instagram hit - and served a pretty perfect cocktail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, Vlachos had submitted a proposal to JobsOhio, the Ohio State president's office and others for a mobile job-search app for Ohio veterans, according to JobsOhio social media posts.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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The device also doubles as an adjustable stand-up desk.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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