as in mobile
capable of being moved especially with ease
a portable stereo system
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Recent Examples of portable
The end result is a portable device that can be produced at a relatively low cost compared with a traditional MRI installation, which can cost between US $1 to $3 million.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
In the past, the two have released limited-edition versions of the Beoplay E8 wireless earbuds, the Beoplay A1 portable speaker, the Beosound Edge multiroom speaker, and the Beosound A9 design speaker.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
This portable dance flooring can be easily assembled and disassembled for multiple uses.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Buy this portable washing machine for $59.99 at Amazon
Upstreman 3.2 Cu.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
In the past, the two have released limited-edition versions of the Beoplay E8 wireless earbuds, the Beoplay A1 portable speaker, the Beosound Edge multiroom speaker, and the Beosound A9 design speaker.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
This portable dance flooring can be easily assembled and disassembled for multiple uses.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Buy this portable washing machine for $59.99 at Amazon
Upstreman 3.2 Cu.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portable
Adjective
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The program also includes a platform called Taara Share, operational in Ghana and Kenya, which lets people sell fast, inexpensive data to others in the area using a mobile app and routers installed on their property.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fans will also be introduced to the Bark Yard Zoomer, Auntie Crane’s mobile barkyard and more.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Presented by Lodes in three sizes designed by Otto Studio’s Paola Navone, the Pyrex-glass orbs demonstrate the flexibility of modular lighting: Two hung in a small space add functional flair, and a large grouping over a dining table or in an entryway makes a strong creative statement.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Its raw concrete exterior, modular design and cavernous interior spaces contrast starkly with the historic brick buildings surrounding it.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Puppets with movable heads and ‘creepy’ faces Three of the largest figurines were roughly a foot tall, while the other two were around 18 centimeters tall.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, that would not apply to time-sensitive and high-value intelligence which is needed for precision strikes on movable Russian targets.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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