as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Reggaeton music blaring from a portable speaker competed with the roar of the twin motors.
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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Opening windows when weather allows; using portable air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters; and running HVAC systems with high-quality filters can help reduce the concentration of airborne viruses indoors.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The fold-down worktop provides a place to prep food and stand a portable gas camping stove that can tap into the quick-disconnect LPG hookup right next to it.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
And don't forget those portable displays that travel easily, turning trains, cafes, and hotel desks into workable dual-screen setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Opening windows when weather allows; using portable air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters; and running HVAC systems with high-quality filters can help reduce the concentration of airborne viruses indoors.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The fold-down worktop provides a place to prep food and stand a portable gas camping stove that can tap into the quick-disconnect LPG hookup right next to it.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
And don't forget those portable displays that travel easily, turning trains, cafes, and hotel desks into workable dual-screen setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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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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Latest on rebooking, refunds If your flight is canceled, Scott Keyes, founder of Going, recommended using the airline's mobile app to rebook as soon as possible.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The companies said that its satellite constellation could help contribute to a pan-European mobile broadband system, enhancing the communication and coordination of emergency services.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the best gifts for 2-year-olds channel their excess energy into an active hobby, such as zooming around on their balance bike or shooting hoops at an adjustable basketball hoop.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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This device is compact and easy to operate, with an adjustable grind size and a 28-gram catch capacity built into the bottom.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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