as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
Quick and easy to make (not to mention hyper-portable), this smoothie is an especially strong option for people who are always on the go—including Nielsen herself.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition to the missing sturdy bollards, which were under repair, the city’s portable steel barriers were in the down position during New Year’s celebrations, CNN previously reported.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The lightweight, easily portable appliance has a shockingly strong amount of suction for its size, a pet hair attachment, and a compact dock that’s easy to store.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Hawk’s personal ramp is the best in the world and completely portable.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition to the missing sturdy bollards, which were under repair, the city’s portable steel barriers were in the down position during New Year’s celebrations, CNN previously reported.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The lightweight, easily portable appliance has a shockingly strong amount of suction for its size, a pet hair attachment, and a compact dock that’s easy to store.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Hawk’s personal ramp is the best in the world and completely portable.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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While most robot vacuums and mops heavily rely on their companion mobile app, the W2 Pro Omni doesn't.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the slew of security flaws has been uncovered just as Perplexity, reportedly in talks to raise funding at an $18 billion valuation, tries to find new ways to distribute its mobile app to more users and put it in more people’s hands.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That means designing roles, schedules, and systems that support modular participation—not just full-time commitment.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Addressed an issue where players could pass through movable objects while sprinting inside kofuns.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The space was designed with as much purpose and detail as the cars themselves, holding access to the Aston Martin world behind its movable walls and intimate spaces that feel more like a couture boutique than an automotive design studio.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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