as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
There are construction cranes, National Guard troops, and portable restrooms everywhere.
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Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Midea Group reportedly said orders for its PortaSplit unit — a portable split system engineered for Western Europe’s fragmented building rules — have topped 200,000 this year as of Monday, double 2025′s pace.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That's why organizations need a portable knowledge layer that exists outside any single AI tool.
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David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
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Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
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Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Midea Group reportedly said orders for its PortaSplit unit — a portable split system engineered for Western Europe’s fragmented building rules — have topped 200,000 this year as of Monday, double 2025′s pace.
—
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That's why organizations need a portable knowledge layer that exists outside any single AI tool.
—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Picking up his option would keep a young wing with size, defensive tools and an expiring salary, preserving depth and a movable contract before the trade deadline.
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With the trucks, at least, the administration has been able to take its preferred version of the American story on the road, where history is more, well, movable.
Adjective
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On the walls were art works by Kerry James Marshall, Rashid Johnson, and Ellen Gallagher, and books shelved in colorful modular storage units.
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Under this contract, the developer will deploy BWRX-300 small modular reactors, designating the Ohio installation as one of the earliest commercial small modular reactor initiatives in the United States.
Adjective
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After regulators halted Ant’s giant IPO in 2020, the operator of mobile payments app Alipay has launched a healthcare services app and released its own artificial intelligence models.
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The companies also plan to develop mobile battery units that can move between job sites.
Adjective
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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