as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Protein bars often contain fat, fiber, and protein and are a portable, convenient snack.
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Prefabricated and easily portable, the SEQ Quick Simple Easy Tiny House comes with a bathroom and kitchen that are fully equipped with plumbing and electrical, and three bedrooms.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
These portable, plug-in versions promise many of the same benefits for a fraction of the price.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The wood-burning stove kills two birds with one stone (well, technically about two dozen stones, give or take), providing an authentic, traditional sauna experience while also sidestepping the need for electricity from an outlet or portable generator.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Prefabricated and easily portable, the SEQ Quick Simple Easy Tiny House comes with a bathroom and kitchen that are fully equipped with plumbing and electrical, and three bedrooms.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
These portable, plug-in versions promise many of the same benefits for a fraction of the price.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The wood-burning stove kills two birds with one stone (well, technically about two dozen stones, give or take), providing an authentic, traditional sauna experience while also sidestepping the need for electricity from an outlet or portable generator.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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The 988 Crisis Line has trained counselors who are always available to listen, provide resources and send out a mobile crisis team — even in the middle of the night.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since June, the nonprofit has seen a 10% increase in the number of people seeking its mobile food distributions.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Smart Island system, for instance, is a modular outdoor design.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Its modular design allows operators to quickly reconfigure the turret with new sensors or weapon systems, enabling fast adaptation to evolving mission requirements and emerging threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The main salon features full-height windows and movable décor, connected to a circular staircase that leads to the mezzanine with the dining area.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sunday’s matchup will feature a movable object clashing with a stoppable force.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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