as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Keep a portable generator on hand.
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Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The turning point came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the portable Starlink receivers became an essential means of battlefield communication and coordination by Ukrainian forces.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This Bose portable Bluetooth speaker has a 17-hour battery life, a durable, water-resistant build and a convenient carrying handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
She's got to be at mid-size, but not huge; portable, transportable, that kind of thing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The turning point came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the portable Starlink receivers became an essential means of battlefield communication and coordination by Ukrainian forces.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This Bose portable Bluetooth speaker has a 17-hour battery life, a durable, water-resistant build and a convenient carrying handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
She's got to be at mid-size, but not huge; portable, transportable, that kind of thing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Currently, the city is defended by a trio of movable barriers at the edge of the Venetian Lagoon.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seat up to six people with this modular set tailorable to your outdoor space.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its modular design allows operators to quickly switch between mission types.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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DeepSeek offers a free‑to‑use web and mobile chatbot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The mobile unit, which went to Cleburne to train Johnson County paramedics on Thursday, April 23, is equipped to train medical personnel for a range of different emergencies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This waterproof windbreaker from Avoogue fits the bill, and is designed with a hood and an adjustable hem to keep out wind and rain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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These new dedicated rows will feature adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch out while laying down.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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