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
Adjective
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Remove debris from the lawn such as fallen branches and rocks, as well as any moveable lawn furniture or décor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.—
Giada Storelli,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The same nuclear reactors that are in the belly of every nuclear sub in our fleet is the same technology around small modular reactors and micro nuclear reactors.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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My understanding of the body is modular.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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