as in movable
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Keep a portable generator on hand.
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Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The turning point came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the portable Starlink receivers became an essential means of battlefield communication and coordination by Ukrainian forces.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This Bose portable Bluetooth speaker has a 17-hour battery life, a durable, water-resistant build and a convenient carrying handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
She's got to be at mid-size, but not huge; portable, transportable, that kind of thing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The turning point came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the portable Starlink receivers became an essential means of battlefield communication and coordination by Ukrainian forces.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
This Bose portable Bluetooth speaker has a 17-hour battery life, a durable, water-resistant build and a convenient carrying handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
She's got to be at mid-size, but not huge; portable, transportable, that kind of thing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for portable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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Highly intelligent and mature beyond his 21 years, Downs gives defensive coordinator Christian Parker a movable chess piece similar to how Parker deployed Cooper DeJean in Philadelphia.—
Bill Jones,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That leaves it either structurally immovable or movable only at great — likely five-figure — expense.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
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
Adjective
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DeepSeek offers a free‑to‑use web and mobile chatbot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The mobile unit, which went to Cleburne to train Johnson County paramedics on Thursday, April 23, is equipped to train medical personnel for a range of different emergencies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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