as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Fully dust-tight and waterproof, the JBL Flip 6 is a robust portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers strong audio with powerful subwoofer-like bass.
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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Her portable closet of gowns, catsuits and jackets has followed her across the U.S. and to Japan, Canada and Kuwait.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
This sort of lens grade is highly unusual for any sort of portable projector, and should prevent such issues as yellow discoloration and deformation that can impact plastic lenses over times.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Pairing the bed with a portable water bowl or a compact pet blanket can further enhance your pet's comfort while on the go.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Her portable closet of gowns, catsuits and jackets has followed her across the U.S. and to Japan, Canada and Kuwait.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
This sort of lens grade is highly unusual for any sort of portable projector, and should prevent such issues as yellow discoloration and deformation that can impact plastic lenses over times.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Pairing the bed with a portable water bowl or a compact pet blanket can further enhance your pet's comfort while on the go.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Glitch is another more mobile rogue-type, with a double jump, slide, and a prime ability that amps up her dexterity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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By late morning more than 1,100 people have reported issues with the program, according to Downdetector, a real-time online platform that monitors and reports outages and service disruptions for websites, mobile apps, internet providers and other digital services.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In the early 2010’s, the concept of a modular smartphone seemed like the natural design conclusion of a period where innovation focussed on how easily a battery could be replaced.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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A day head on every deck, modular furniture manufactured in-house by Bilgin, and details like two pop-up televisions in the main salon to prevent squabbles between younger guests.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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Stuck outside on a movable cleaning platform hundreds of feet in the air, Joey is the only person close enough to the situation to intervene.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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