as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
There's the Nintendo Switch 2, the Steam Deck, and countless other portable PC devices.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Another policy that will take effect on Wednesday is Southwest requiring passengers to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
And for anyone who wants to get even more personal with the French general, Sotheby’s is also selling his worn stockings and portable camp bed.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
And context matters, like being moved out of bespoke training facilities and into portable cabins to accommodate the men’s senior team during last summer’s pre-season training.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for portable
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Another policy that will take effect on Wednesday is Southwest requiring passengers to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
And for anyone who wants to get even more personal with the French general, Sotheby’s is also selling his worn stockings and portable camp bed.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
And context matters, like being moved out of bespoke training facilities and into portable cabins to accommodate the men’s senior team during last summer’s pre-season training.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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In contrast, mobile reactors offer flexible, on-demand energy that can be moved to support temporary operations.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The woman bought her ticket through a lottery courier service, firms which allow customers to purchase tickets virtually, using a mobile app or other online interface.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The 12th-century abbess, composer, philosopher, and visionary becomes a thrilling subject when backed by modular synths, Ukrainian folk singing, and high medieval music.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Companies should address this by breaking down the supply chain into modular knowledge bases tailored to specific use cases, then linking them with agents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The Bucks have few draft assets left to retool and few movable contracts.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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This executive leather chair at Wayfair also offers many movable parts for a much lower price tag.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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