as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
There are many reasons for a portable drug test.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
News broke in August that a portable shelter owned by the schools was gifted to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to be used at the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The Boston Creme Pies are a nostalgic take on a classic dessert in a convenient, portable treat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The suite is accessed via an ascending pathway, and a portable ramp may be fitted to the porch on request for further ease of access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
News broke in August that a portable shelter owned by the schools was gifted to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to be used at the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The Boston Creme Pies are a nostalgic take on a classic dessert in a convenient, portable treat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The suite is accessed via an ascending pathway, and a portable ramp may be fitted to the porch on request for further ease of access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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The concession stand, however, will be movable.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are so many layering opportunities built into this roomy, moveable one-piecer.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hill said the changes to modular housing are the culmination of a 40-year effort.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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And they can be expanded, one or two modular reactors at a time, to meet increasingly greater energy demand from ‘hyperscalers,’ the companies that build and operate data centers.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To reliably run all three external screens, a 45-W USB-C power adapter is recommended – this can also be from a 45-W+ power bank to make the setup truly mobile.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The large, flat-front elastic waistband has an adjustable drawstring for maximum comfort, while the front and back pockets keep essentials close and your hands free.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The production is raw but precise, a mechanical bull with adjustable shocks.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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