variants
or moveable
as in portable
capable of being moved especially with ease
any furniture that is not movable will be covered with protective cloths by the painters
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Recent Examples of movable
Witnesses said the man, who is believed to be an aircraft engineer, fell about 12 feet from a Jet2 plane after the movable rear stairs of the plane had been removed, per the Manchester Evening News.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The radar, which is split between multiple movable trailers, appears to have since been removed from the tent and is out in the open.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The radar, which is split between multiple movable trailers, appears to have since been removed from the tent and is out in the open.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for movable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movable
Adjective
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The money will replace the oldest playground in Boise’s inventory, swap a single portable toilet for a four-season restroom, build a new parking lot and bring the park up to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Records said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those who did make it out of the burning residence can thank quick-thinking good Samaritans who erected portable ladders outside the Belmont Ave.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This waterproof windbreaker from Avoogue fits the bill, and is designed with a hood and an adjustable hem to keep out wind and rain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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These new dedicated rows will feature adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch out while laying down.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Residents in nearby towns packed into community halls last week as consultants presented the project scope, which lays out Pretoria’s option to build the 5,200 MW plant through either traditional reactors or a fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs) that are faster to build.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Langley, America has been on the cusp of embracing modular and prefabricated homes for some time.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Movable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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