as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
This is why lightweight versions of everyday items, such as portable chargers, are necessary.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 2025
During hot races, the team also cool their bottles using portable coolers, but one of the riders’ favourite tricks is new in the past two years — a special cup, purchased by the team from the TikTok shop.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Finally, remember to pack a portable battery pack or car charger which are must haves to keep your phone powered in case of emergencies or when navigating off-grid.
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—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more best-selling portable speakers that are on sale right now and rugged enough to go everywhere.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for portable
Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 July 2025
During hot races, the team also cool their bottles using portable coolers, but one of the riders’ favourite tricks is new in the past two years — a special cup, purchased by the team from the TikTok shop.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Finally, remember to pack a portable battery pack or car charger which are must haves to keep your phone powered in case of emergencies or when navigating off-grid.
4.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more best-selling portable speakers that are on sale right now and rugged enough to go everywhere.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Earlier this week, meanwhile, CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's security improvements in response to Butler, which include a fleet of military-grade drones and a system of mobile command posts.—
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Sentinel, made by mobile robot specialty company Boston Dynamics in Waltham, Massachusetts, weighs 70 pounds and stands about 2 feet tall.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This architecture supports faster innovation cycles, offers granular control over user experiences and workflows and allows modular maintenance that minimizes disruptions.—
Asim Bawany,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Once approved, these batteries are rebuilt into modular storage systems that can power AI operations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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They are placed on top of a quarterback’s helmet and are small and easily movable, which helps teams capture unique views on the field.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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Kuiper's previous delays have already eliminated any chance of Amazon meeting the FCC's deadline, but the time limit is movable, and the FCC has extended network authorization deadlines before.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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